Andean Chilomys vs Devil weed

Chilomys instans compared with Sargassum horneri

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Devil weed is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Devil weed
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Phaeophyceae (Phaeophyceae)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Fucales (Fucales)
Family	Cricetidae	Sargassaceae
Genus	Chilomys	Sargassum
Species	Chilomys instans	Sargassum horneri

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Devil weed

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Devil weed
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 weed

Habitat

Native to Asia and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Mexico, Taiwan, and United States.

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.