Capybara vs Nutria
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Capybara | Nutria | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris | Myocastor coypus |
| Mass | 48.9 kg (adult) Wikidata | 6.7 kg (male adult) 6.36 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | South America | Asia, Europe, North America, South America |
| Status | Least concern | Least concern |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Capybara or the Nutria?
- The capybara is heavier: Wikidata gives 48.9 kg, against 6.36 kg–6.7 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Capybara: South America. Nutria: Asia, Europe, North America, South America (continents with GBIF records).
About them
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.
Nutria
The nutria () or coypu () (Myocastor coypus) is an herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent native to South America.
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.