Andean Chilomys vs Nazareth Iris

Chilomys instans compared with Iris bismarckiana

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Nazareth Iris is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Nazareth Iris
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Mantodea (Mantodea)
Family	Cricetidae	Eremiaphilidae
Genus	Chilomys	Iris
Species	Chilomys instans	Iris bismarckiana

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Nazareth Iris share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Nazareth Iris

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Nazareth Iris
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.

Nazareth Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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.