Amber-winged Spreadwing vs Andean Chilomys
Lestes eurinus compared with Chilomys instans
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amber-winged Spreadwing | Andean Chilomys |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Lestidae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Lestes | Chilomys |
| Species | Lestes eurinus | Chilomys instans |
Evolutionary Relationship
Amber-winged Spreadwing and Andean Chilomys share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Amber-winged Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernAndean Chilomys
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amber-winged Spreadwing | Andean Chilomys |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amber-winged Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Andean Chilomys
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Amber-winged Spreadwing
The Amber-winged Spreadwing (Lestes eurinus) is a species in the genus Lestes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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.
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