Bush dog vs Capybara
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Bush dog | Capybara | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Speothos venaticus | Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris |
| Mass | 4 kg – 7 kg (adult) Wikidata | 48.9 kg (adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | South America | South America |
| Status | Near threatened | Least concern |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Bush dog or the Capybara?
- The capybara is heavier: Wikidata gives 48.9 kg, against 4 kg–7 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Bush dog: South America. Capybara: South America (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Bush dog
The bush dog (Speothos venaticus) is a canine found in Central and South America.
Capybara
The capybara ( kap-ih-BAR-uh) or greater capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest living rodent, native to all countries in South America except Chile.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.