Andean Chilomys vs Forest Lamb

Chilomys instans compared with Albatrellus ovinus

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Forest Lamb is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Forest Lamb
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Cricetidae	Albatrellaceae
Genus	Chilomys	Albatrellus
Species	Chilomys instans	Albatrellus ovinus

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Forest Lamb

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Forest Lamb
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 Lamb

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and 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.