Andean Chilomys vs Boreal Red-Backed Vole

Chilomys instans compared with Myodes gapperi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Chilomys Boreal Red-Backed Vole
Kingdom same Animalia (حيوانات) Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same Chordata (حبليات) Chordata (حبليات)
Class same Mammalia (ثدييات) Mammalia (ثدييات)
Order same Rodentia (قوارض) Rodentia (قوارض)
Family same Cricetidae Cricetidae
Genus Chilomys Myodes
Species Chilomys instans Myodes gapperi

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Boreal Red-Backed Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Boreal Red-Backed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Chilomys Boreal Red-Backed Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Chilomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Boreal Red-Backed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Andean Chilomys

The Andean Chilomys (Chilomys instans) is a species in the genus Chilomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Boreal Red-Backed Vole

The Boreal Red-backed Vole (Myodes gapperi) is a species in the genus Myodes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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