Andean Chilomys vs Large False Serotine

Chilomys instans compared with Hesperoptenus tomesi

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Large False Serotine is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Large False Serotine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Cricetidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Chilomys	Hesperoptenus
Species	Chilomys instans	Hesperoptenus tomesi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Large False Serotine

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Large False Serotine
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 False Serotine

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.