Andean Chilomys vs Electric ray

Chilomys instans compared with Tetronarce californica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Electric 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	Torpedinidae
Genus	Chilomys	Tetronarce
Species	Chilomys instans	Tetronarce californica

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Electric ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Electric 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.

Electric 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.