Andean Chilomys vs Perodicticus calabarensis

Chilomys instans compared with Arctocebus calabarensis

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Perodicticus calabarensis is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Perodicticus calabarensis
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Cricetidae	Lorisidae
Genus	Chilomys	Arctocebus
Species	Chilomys instans	Arctocebus calabarensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Perodicticus calabarensis

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Perodicticus calabarensis
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.

Perodicticus calabarensis

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.