Andean Chilomys vs Maned wolf

Chilomys instans compared with Chrysocyon brachyurus

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Maned wolf is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Maned wolf
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	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Chilomys	Chrysocyon
Species	Chilomys instans	Chrysocyon brachyurus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Maned wolf

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Maned wolf
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.

Maned wolf

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.