Andean Chilomys vs devil clam

Chilomys instans compared with Tridacna mbalavuana

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while devil clam is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	devil clam
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Bivalvia (Bivalvia)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Cardiida (Cardiida)
Family	Cricetidae	Cardiidae
Genus	Chilomys	Tridacna
Species	Chilomys instans	Tridacna mbalavuana

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and devil clam share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

devil clam

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	devil clam
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.

devil clam

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.