Capybara
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
ok. 55 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 27–79 kgZakres gatunku zależny od płci
Capybara — size comparison
The capybara is the largest living rodent. It inhabits riverbanks, wetlands and flooded grasslands in South America. It has a stocky body, coarse brownish fur a
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Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in cm
0204060
approx. 55 cm
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Capybara — size comparison — facts and sources
The capybara is the largest living rodent. It inhabits riverbanks, wetlands and flooded grasslands in South America. It has a stocky body, coarse brownish fur and partly webbed toes. Eyes, ears and nostrils sit high on the head, allowing it to watch its surroundings while mostly submerged.
It mainly eats grasses and aquatic plants, often feeding around dawn or dusk. Water and mud provide relief from heat. Water is also an escape route: capybaras swim and dive well to hide from predators.
Group members maintain contact through varied calls, including whistles and short barks. An alarmed individual may alert the others. Resting together and moving between water and grazing areas occupy much of the group’s day.
San Diego Zoo podaje około 50 cm w barku oraz 27–79 kg zależnie od płci; Taronga Zoo podaje zwykle 50–65 cm i do 70 kg. Na planszy przyjmujemy 55 cm, spokojny punkt wewnątrz wspólnego zakresu.