Andean Chilomys vs Piebald Alpine Toad

Chilomys instans compared with Scutiger maculatus

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Piebald Alpine Toad is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Piebald Alpine Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Megophryidae
Genus	Chilomys	Scutiger
Species	Chilomys instans	Scutiger maculatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Piebald Alpine Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Piebald Alpine Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Piebald Alpine Toad
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.

Piebald Alpine Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.