Andean Chilomys vs Elfin Mountain Toad

Chilomys instans compared with Megophrys elfina

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Elfin Mountain Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Megophryidae
Genus	Chilomys	Megophrys
Species	Chilomys instans	Megophrys elfina

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Elfin Mountain Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Elfin Mountain Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Elfin Mountain Toad
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.

Elfin Mountain Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.