Andean Chilomys vs Mindo Glassfrog

Chilomys instans compared with Nymphargus balionota

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Mindo Glassfrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Mindo Glassfrog
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	Centrolenidae
Genus	Chilomys	Nymphargus
Species	Chilomys instans	Nymphargus balionota

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Mindo Glassfrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Mindo Glassfrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Mindo Glassfrog
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.

Mindo Glassfrog

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.