Andean Chilomys vs Forrest's maple

Chilomys instans compared with Acer forrestii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Chilomys Forrest's maple
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Sapindales (Sapindales)
Family Cricetidae Sapindaceae
Genus Chilomys Acer
Species Chilomys instans Acer forrestii

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Forrest's maple

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Chilomys Forrest's maple
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.

Forrest's maple

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Brazil.

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.

Forrest's maple

No description available.

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