Andean Chilomys vs flat millipede

Chilomys instans compared with Polydesmus angustus

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while flat millipede is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	flat 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 angustus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

flat millipede

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	flat 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 millipede

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, 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.