Andean Chilomys vs Pigeon Flea

Chilomys instans compared with Ceratophyllus columbae

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Pigeon Flea is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Pigeon Flea
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Ceratophyllidae
Genus	Chilomys	Ceratophyllus
Species	Chilomys instans	Ceratophyllus columbae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Pigeon Flea

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Pigeon Flea
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.

Pigeon Flea

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (18 countries).

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.