Andean Chilomys vs Black Nerite

Chilomys instans compared with Theodoxus prevostianus

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Black Nerite is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Black Nerite
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Cycloneritida (Cycloneritida)
Family	Cricetidae	Neritidae
Genus	Chilomys	Theodoxus
Species	Chilomys instans	Theodoxus prevostianus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Black Nerite

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Black Nerite
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.

Black Nerite

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Black Nerite

The Black Nerite (Theodoxus prevostianus) is a species in the genus Theodoxus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.