Andean Chilomys vs Leaf Parachute

Chilomys instans compared with Marasmius epiphyllus

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Leaf Parachute is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Leaf Parachute
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Marasmiaceae
Genus	Chilomys	Marasmius
Species	Chilomys instans	Marasmius epiphyllus

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Leaf Parachute

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Leaf Parachute
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.

Leaf Parachute

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

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.