Andean Chilomys vs Phoebus Parnassian

Chilomys instans compared with Parnassius phoebus

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Phoebus Parnassian is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Phoebus Parnassian
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Papilionidae
Genus	Chilomys	Parnassius
Species	Chilomys instans	Parnassius phoebus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Phoebus Parnassian

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Phoebus Parnassian
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.

Phoebus Parnassian

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). 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.