Andean Chilomys vs Forest Dormouse

Chilomys instans compared with Dryomys nitedula

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Forest Dormouse
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cricetidae	Gliridae
Genus	Chilomys	Dryomys
Species	Chilomys instans	Dryomys nitedula

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Forest Dormouse share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Forest Dormouse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Forest Dormouse
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.

Forest Dormouse

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.