Andean Chilomys vs Arctic lemming

Chilomys instans compared with Dicrostonyx torquatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Arctic lemming
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Chilomys	Dicrostonyx
Species	Chilomys instans	Dicrostonyx torquatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Arctic lemming share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Arctic lemming
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Chilomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Arctic lemming

The Arctic lemming (Dicrostonyx torquatus) is a species in the genus Dicrostonyx. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.