Andean Chilomys vs grooved top shell

Chilomys instans compared with Jujubinus striatus

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while grooved top shell is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	grooved top shell
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Trochida (Trochida)
Family	Cricetidae	Trochidae
Genus	Chilomys	Jujubinus
Species	Chilomys instans	Jujubinus striatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and grooved top shell share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

grooved top shell

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	grooved top shell
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.

grooved top shell

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Range

Distributed across Greece, Norway, Spain, Turkey, and United Kingdom.

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.