Andean Chilomys vs Guemal

Chilomys instans compared with Hippocamelus bisulcus

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Guemal is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Guemal
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Cricetidae	Cervidae (Deer)
Genus	Chilomys	Hippocamelus
Species	Chilomys instans	Hippocamelus bisulcus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Guemal

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Guemal
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.

Guemal

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.