Andean Chilomys vs Centric diatom

Chilomys instans compared with Skeletonema subsalsum

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Centric diatom is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Centric diatom
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Thalassiosirales (Thalassiosirales)
Family	Cricetidae	Skeletonemaceae
Genus	Chilomys	Skeletonema
Species	Chilomys instans	Skeletonema subsalsum

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Centric diatom

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Centric diatom
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.

Centric diatom

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).

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.

Centric diatom

The Centric Diatom (Skeletonema subsalsum) is a species in the genus Skeletonema. Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).