Andean Chilomys vs Poplar bark aphid

Chilomys instans compared with Pterocomma populeum

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Poplar bark aphid is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Poplar bark aphid
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Aphididae
Genus	Chilomys	Pterocomma
Species	Chilomys instans	Pterocomma populeum

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Poplar bark aphid share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Poplar bark aphid

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Poplar bark aphid
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.

Poplar bark aphid

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

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.