Andean Chilomys vs Elm flea weevil

Chilomys instans compared with Orchestes alni

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Elm flea weevil is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Elm flea weevil
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Cricetidae	Curculionidae
Genus	Chilomys	Orchestes
Species	Chilomys instans	Orchestes alni

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Elm flea weevil share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Elm flea weevil

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Elm flea weevil
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.

Elm flea weevil

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, 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.