American Hackberry vs Andean Chilomys

Celtis occidentalis compared with Chilomys instans

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Hackberry Andean Chilomys
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Rosales (Roses & Allies) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Cannabaceae Cricetidae
Genus Celtis Chilomys
Species Celtis occidentalis Chilomys instans

Conservation Status

American Hackberry

LC — Least Concern

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Hackberry Andean Chilomys
Diet — —
Average Lifespan — —
Average Length — —
Average Weight — —

Habitat & Geographic Range

American Hackberry

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Armenia), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

Andean Chilomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

American Hackberry

The American Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is a species in the genus Celtis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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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