Andean Chilomys vs Cranesbill

Chilomys instans compared with Geranium pusillum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Chilomys Cranesbill
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Geraniales (Geraniales)
Family Cricetidae Geraniaceae
Genus Chilomys Geranium
Species Chilomys instans Geranium pusillum

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Cranesbill

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Chilomys Cranesbill
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.

Cranesbill

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

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.

Cranesbill

No description available.

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