Andean Chilomys vs Lattice Brown

Chilomys instans compared with Kirinia roxelana

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Lattice Brown is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Lattice Brown
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus	Chilomys	Kirinia
Species	Chilomys instans	Kirinia roxelana

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Lattice Brown share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Lattice Brown

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Lattice Brown
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.

Lattice Brown

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (11 countries).

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.