Andean Chilomys vs Leightons linsang

Chilomys instans compared with Poiana leightoni

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Leightons linsang is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Leightons linsang
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Viverridae
Genus	Chilomys	Poiana
Species	Chilomys instans	Poiana leightoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Leightons linsang share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Leightons linsang
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.

Leightons linsang

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.