Andean Chilomys vs Nicobar Treeshrew

Chilomys instans compared with Tupaia nicobarica

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Nicobar Treeshrew is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Nicobar Treeshrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Scandentia (Scandentia)
Family	Cricetidae	Tupaiidae
Genus	Chilomys	Tupaia
Species	Chilomys instans	Tupaia nicobarica

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Nicobar Treeshrew

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Nicobar Treeshrew
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.

Nicobar Treeshrew

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.