Andean Chilomys vs barred sallow

Chilomys instans compared with Tiliacea aurago

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Chilomys barred sallow
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Insecta (Insects)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Cricetidae Noctuidae
Genus Chilomys Tiliacea
Species Chilomys instans Tiliacea aurago

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

barred sallow

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Chilomys barred sallow
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.

barred sallow

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, 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.

barred sallow

The Barred sallow (Tiliacea aurago) is a species in the genus Tiliacea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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