Andean Chilomys vs Polynesian Tree Snail

Chilomys instans compared with Partula umbilicata

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Polynesian Tree Snail is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Polynesian Tree Snail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family	Cricetidae	Partulidae
Genus	Chilomys	Partula
Species	Chilomys instans	Partula umbilicata

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Polynesian Tree Snail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Polynesian Tree Snail

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Polynesian Tree Snail
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.

Polynesian Tree Snail

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

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.