Andean Chilomys vs La Selle Dusky Frog

Chilomys instans compared with Eleutherodactylus jugans

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while La Selle Dusky Frog is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	La Selle Dusky Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Eleutherodactylidae
Genus	Chilomys	Eleutherodactylus
Species	Chilomys instans	Eleutherodactylus jugans

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and La Selle Dusky Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

La Selle Dusky Frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	La Selle Dusky Frog
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.

La Selle Dusky Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.