Endemic to South America, the Capybara is a herbivore species inhabiting grasslands, swamps habitats. Weighing 35–66 kg, it is classified as Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Capybara | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 50.5 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 57% |
| Height | 56 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 35 km/h | 40 km/h | ↓ 13% |
| Avg Speed | 32.5 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Capybara inhabits grasslands, swamps habitats. It can be found in South America.
Typical coloring: Brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Capybara is a group-based species belonging to the Caviidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Capybara is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Capybara’s weight of 35–66 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #22 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Capybara weigh?
A Capybara typically weighs 35–66 kg, which is well below average compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Capybara?
The Capybara is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Capybara live?
The Capybara is found in South America, in grasslands, swamps habitats.
How does the Capybara reproduce?
The Capybara has a gestation period of 150 days and typically produces 2-8 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026