Andean Chilomys vs Mashpi Stream Treefrog

Chilomys instans compared with Hyloscirtus mashpi

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Mashpi Stream Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Mashpi Stream Treefrog
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	Hylidae
Genus	Chilomys	Hyloscirtus
Species	Chilomys instans	Hyloscirtus mashpi

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Mashpi Stream Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Mashpi Stream Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Mashpi Stream Treefrog
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.

Mashpi Stream Treefrog

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.