Andean Chilomys vs mulgara

Chilomys instans compared with Dasycercus cristicauda

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while mulgara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	mulgara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)
Family	Cricetidae	Dasyuridae
Genus	Chilomys	Dasycercus
Species	Chilomys instans	Dasycercus cristicauda

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

mulgara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	mulgara
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.

mulgara

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.