Andean Caenolestid vs Marsh tick

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Ixodes apronophorus

Key Differences

• Andean Caenolestid is Vulnerable while Marsh tick is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Caenolestid	Marsh tick
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Arachnida (Arachnids)
Order	Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata)	Ixodida (Ixodida)
Family	Caenolestidae	Ixodidae
Genus	Caenolestes	Ixodes
Species	Caenolestes condorensis	Ixodes apronophorus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

Marsh tick

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Caenolestid	Marsh tick
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.

Marsh tick

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Found in Sweden.

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.