Andean Chilomys vs Mexican vole

Chilomys instans compared with Microtus mexicanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Chilomys Mexican 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 Microtus
Species Chilomys instans Microtus mexicanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Mexican vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Chilomys Mexican 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.

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Mexican vole

No description available.

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