Andean Chilomys vs Broad-footed Mole

Chilomys instans compared with Scapanus latimanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Broad-footed Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Talpidae
Genus	Chilomys	Scapanus
Species	Chilomys instans	Scapanus latimanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Broad-footed Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Broad-footed Mole
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.

Broad-footed Mole

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.

Broad-footed Mole

The Broad-footed Mole (Scapanus latimanus) is a species in the genus Scapanus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.