Andean Chilomys vs Fossa

Chilomys instans compared with Cryptoprocta ferox

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Fossa is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Fossa
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	Eupleridae
Genus	Chilomys	Cryptoprocta
Species	Chilomys instans	Cryptoprocta ferox

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Fossa share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Fossa

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Fossa
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.

Fossa

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.