Andean Caenolestid vs Fern scale

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Pinnaspis aspidistrae

Key Differences

• Andean Caenolestid is Vulnerable while Fern scale is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Caenolestid	Fern scale
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata)	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family	Caenolestidae	Diaspididae
Genus	Caenolestes	Pinnaspis
Species	Caenolestes condorensis	Pinnaspis aspidistrae

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Caenolestid and Fern scale share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

Fern scale

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Caenolestid	Fern scale
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.

Fern scale

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (21 countries) and North America (United States).

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.