Andean Caenolestid vs eastern quoll

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Dasyurus viverrinus

Key Differences

• Andean Caenolestid is Vulnerable while eastern quoll is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Caenolestid	eastern quoll
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata)	Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)
Family	Caenolestidae	Dasyuridae
Genus	Caenolestes	Dasyurus
Species	Caenolestes condorensis	Dasyurus viverrinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Caenolestid and eastern quoll share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

eastern quoll

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Caenolestid	eastern quoll
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Caenolestid

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

eastern quoll

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Andean Caenolestid

The Andean Caenolestid (Caenolestes condorensis) is a species in the genus Caenolestes. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.