Andean Chilomys vs Orange Waxcap

Chilomys instans compared with Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Orange Waxcap is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Orange Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Chilomys	Hygrocybe
Species	Chilomys instans	Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Orange Waxcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Orange Waxcap
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.

Orange Waxcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.