Andean Chilomys vs flat-backed millipede

Chilomys instans compared with Polydesmus complanatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Chilomys flat-backed millipede
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Diplopoda (Diplopoda)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Polydesmida (Polydesmida)
Family Cricetidae Polydesmidae
Genus Chilomys Polydesmus
Species Chilomys instans Polydesmus complanatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and flat-backed millipede share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

flat-backed millipede

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Chilomys flat-backed millipede
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.

flat-backed millipede

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.

flat-backed millipede

No description available.

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