Andean Chilomys vs Large-eared Hutia

Chilomys instans compared with Mesocapromys auritus

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Large-eared Hutia is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Large-eared Hutia
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cricetidae	Capromyidae
Genus	Chilomys	Mesocapromys
Species	Chilomys instans	Mesocapromys auritus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Large-eared Hutia share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Large-eared Hutia

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Large-eared Hutia
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.

Large-eared Hutia

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.