Andean Chilomys vs Dwarf black stingray

Chilomys instans compared with Hemitrygon parvonigra

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Dwarf black stingray is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Dwarf black stingray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Dasyatidae
Genus	Chilomys	Hemitrygon
Species	Chilomys instans	Hemitrygon parvonigra

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Dwarf black stingray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Dwarf black stingray

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Dwarf black stingray
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.

Dwarf black stingray

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.