Andean Chilomys vs Fern scale

Chilomys instans compared with Pinnaspis aspidistrae

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Fern scale is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Fern scale
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Diaspididae
Genus	Chilomys	Pinnaspis
Species	Chilomys instans	Pinnaspis aspidistrae

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Fern scale share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Fern scale

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Fern scale
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.

Fern scale

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (21 countries) and North America (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.