Andean Chilomys vs Holly Leaf Split

Chilomys instans compared with Lophodermium neesii

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Holly Leaf Split is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Holly Leaf Split
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rhytismatales (Rhytismatales)
Family	Cricetidae	Rhytismataceae
Genus	Chilomys	Lophodermium
Species	Chilomys instans	Lophodermium neesii

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Holly Leaf Split

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Holly Leaf Split
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.

Holly Leaf Split

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.