Capybara

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Capybara
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Two capybaras
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Unrecognized taxon (fix):	Hydrochoerus
Species:	Template:Taxonomy/HydrochoerusH. hydrochaeris
Binomial name
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris (Linnaeus, 1766)
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Range

The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a species of rodent in the Caviidae family. It is the largest extant species of rodent.

Other names

Description

Similar species

Behaviour

Diet

Calls

Reproduction

Distribution/habitat

The Capybara is found within the forests of South America.

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Projects
This article is part of Project Mammalia, a All Birds project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each mammal, including made-up species. This article is part of Project Rodentia, a All Birds project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each rodent, including made-up species. Template:Project Cricetidae