the capybara or greater capybara (hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a giant cavy rodent native to south america. it

hydrochoerus extant lesser capybara isthmius relatives guinea pigs cavies distantly agouti chinchilla nutria savannas dense forests bodies highly species individuals hunted grease capybaraaor hydrochaeris giant cavy rodent largest living include groups 10a20 greater native south america