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Key facts

Scientific Name
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Weight
50 kg
Length
1.2 m
Lifespan
10 years
Habitat
Wetland, Forest
Diet
Herbivore

In context

Capybara is a compact comparison point for species that are primarily terrestrial but also aquatic, with a mass of 35 to 66 kg and length of 1.06 to 1.34 m. Its wild lifespan averages 6 years and reaches 10 years, keeping the longevity scope clear.

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PHYSICAL SCALE

PHYSICAL SIZE
1.2 × 0.6 m

PHYSICAL

Weight
50 kg
Height
0.6 m
Length
1.2 m

LIFE

Lifespan
10 years
Gestation
150 days

TRAITS

Scientific Name
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Wetland, Forest

ABILITIES

Speed (km/h)
35
Bite Force (PSI)
500

Reported species traits

Sex and geographic scope are not separated, and life stage is unspecified. Ranges do not imply an average. These measurements are not matched to the recorded length or height.

Capybara

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

Reported body length

Reported minimum
1.06 m
Reported maximum
1.34 m
Reported average
Unknown

Originally reported units

Reported minimum
106 cm
Reported maximum
134 cm
Reported average
Unknown

Reported mass

Reported minimum
35 kg
Reported maximum
66 kg
Reported average
Unknown

Reported wingspan

Unknown

Wild lifespan

Reported minimum
Unknown
Reported high value
10 years
Reported average
6 years

Locomotion

Primary medium
terrestrial
Additional reported media
aquatic
Reported behaviors
terricolous, natatorial

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