Andean Chilomys vs Flat-headed cat

Chilomys instans compared with Prionailurus planiceps

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Flat-headed cat is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Flat-headed cat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Chilomys	Prionailurus
Species	Chilomys instans	Prionailurus planiceps

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Flat-headed cat share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Flat-headed cat

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Flat-headed cat
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-headed cat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.