Andean Chilomys vs Atlantic Groundling

Chilomys instans compared with Scrobipalpa clintoni

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Atlantic Groundling
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Gelechiidae
Genus	Chilomys	Scrobipalpa
Species	Chilomys instans	Scrobipalpa clintoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Atlantic Groundling share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Atlantic Groundling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Atlantic Groundling
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.

Atlantic Groundling

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.

Atlantic Groundling

The Atlantic Groundling (Scrobipalpa clintoni) is a species in the genus Scrobipalpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.