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Capybara

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

  • Common
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Mammal
  • South America

About the Capybara

The Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a mammal found in South America. Its habitats include wetlands and grasslands.

It weighs around 50 kg and has a lifespan of about 10 years. At full speed it can reach 35 km/h. Its estimated population is around 2 million individuals.

Its conservation status is Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Common rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Common cards are the ones you find most often in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Group
Mammal
Region
South America
Habitats
Wetland, Grassland
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Common
Weight
50 kg
Lifespan
10 years
Top speed
35 km/h
Estimated population
2 million

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Giles Laurent
Changes
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Find the Capybara in Animal Gacha

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