The capybara [a] or greater capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest living rodent, [2] native to South America. It is a member of the genus Hydrochoerus. The only other extant member is the lesser capybara (Hydrochoerus isthmius).

capybara, (genus Hydrochoerus), either of two species of large semiaquatic South American rodents. Capybaras inhabit forests and wetlands from Panama to Argentina.

Capybaras are the largest living rodents in the world. The genus name is derived from the Greek ὕδωρ (hýdor) 'water' plus χοίρος (choíros) 'pig'. Capybaras are semiaquatic, found in and near lakes, rivers, swamps, and flooded savanna. Their diets are dominated by grasses. Adults weigh up to 65 kg (143 lb).

2024年5月7日 · Ancestors of modern capybara: cavy-like rodents (cavimorphs) Late Eocene to Early Oligocene (37.5 to 31.5 million years ago), Chilean Andes ; Cavimorphs perhaps arrived in South America from Africa ; True capybaras first recorded in Argentina about 9 million years ago

capybara actually originates from a word in the indigenous Tupi, which in the six- teenth century was the most widely spread language in South America: kapii’gwara meaning grass eater ( ka’pii = “grass” + gwara = “eater”; Houaiss et al. 2004) .

2023年10月8日 · The capybara is a mammal, and all mammals belong to the taxonomic domain of Eukarya. Eukarya covers all organisms in the Kingdom Animalia, as well as the Kingdoms Plantae, Fungi and Protista.

The capybara or Greater capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a semi-aquatic rodent native South America. It weighs about a hundred pounds, and is about two feet tall at the shoulder. The capybara is the world's largest rodent. [2] Capybaras are closely related to …

2023年9月19日 · A Capybara is the largest rodent globally, native to South America, known for its social behavior and herbivorous diet. Where do Capybaras live? Capybaras are found in South America, inhabiting regions near water bodies, such as rivers, lakes, and marshes.

The capybara is twice that big—the biggest rodent on Earth. These impressive semi-aquatic mammals are found throughout much of northern and central South America, though a small invasive ...

capybara actually originates from a word in the indigenous Tupi, which in the six- teenth century was the most widely spread language in South America: kapii gwara meaning grass eater ( ka pii = grass + gwara = eater ; Houaiss et al. 2004 ) .