Achallo vs Variable Chachalaca / Little Chachalaca

Chinchillula sahamae compared with Ortalis motmot

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Achallo	Variable Chachalaca / Little Chachalaca
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Galliformes (Galliformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Cracidae
Genus	Chinchillula	Ortalis
Species	Chinchillula sahamae	Ortalis motmot

Evolutionary Relationship

Achallo and Variable Chachalaca / Little Chachalaca share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Achallo

LC — Least Concern

Variable Chachalaca / Little Chachalaca

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Achallo	Variable Chachalaca / Little Chachalaca
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achallo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Chachalaca / Little Chachalaca

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.

Achallo

The Achallo (Chinchillula sahamae) is a species in the genus Chinchillula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.