Andean Chilomys vs Cortez electric ray

Chilomys instans compared with Narcine entemedor

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Cortez electric ray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Cortez electric ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family	Cricetidae	Narcinidae
Genus	Chilomys	Narcine
Species	Chilomys instans	Narcine entemedor

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Cortez electric ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Cortez electric ray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Cortez electric ray
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.

Cortez electric ray

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.