Andean Chilomys vs Emei Moustache Toad

Chilomys instans compared with Leptobrachium boringii

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Emei Moustache Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Emei Moustache 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	Leptobrachium
Species	Chilomys instans	Leptobrachium boringii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Emei Moustache Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Emei Moustache 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.

Emei Moustache 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.