Andean Chilomys vs Marsh Valerian

Chilomys instans compared with Valeriana dioica

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Marsh Valerian is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Marsh Valerian
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Dipsacales (Dipsacales)
Family	Cricetidae	Caprifoliaceae
Genus	Chilomys	Valeriana
Species	Chilomys instans	Valeriana dioica

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Marsh Valerian

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Marsh Valerian
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.

Marsh Valerian

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (5 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.