Andean Chilomys vs delicate vesper mouse

Chilomys instans compared with Calomys tener

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Chilomys delicate vesper mouse
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same Rodentia (Rodents) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same Cricetidae Cricetidae
Genus Chilomys Calomys
Species Chilomys instans Calomys tener

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and delicate vesper mouse share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

delicate vesper mouse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Chilomys delicate vesper mouse
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.

delicate vesper mouse

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.

delicate vesper mouse

No description available.

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