Andean Chilomys vs Limón rocket frog

Chilomys instans compared with Hyloxalus nexipus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Limón rocket frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus	Chilomys	Hyloxalus
Species	Chilomys instans	Hyloxalus nexipus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Limón rocket frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Limón rocket frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Limón rocket frog
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.

Limón rocket frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.