Andean Chilomys vs Gilboa Iris

Chilomys instans compared with Iris haynei

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Gilboa Iris is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Gilboa Iris
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Mantodea (Mantodea)
Family	Cricetidae	Eremiaphilidae
Genus	Chilomys	Iris
Species	Chilomys instans	Iris haynei

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Gilboa Iris

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Gilboa Iris
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.

Gilboa Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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.