Andean Chilomys vs Dark blind ray

Chilomys instans compared with Benthobatis moresbyi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Dark blind 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	Benthobatis
Species	Chilomys instans	Benthobatis moresbyi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Dark blind ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Dark blind 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.

Dark blind 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.