Andean Chilomys vs Purple-Shot Copper

Chilomys instans compared with Lycaena alciphron

Key Differences

  • Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Purple-Shot Copper is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Chilomys Purple-Shot Copper
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Insecta (Insects)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Cricetidae Lycaenidae
Genus Chilomys Lycaena
Species Chilomys instans Lycaena alciphron

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Purple-Shot Copper share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Purple-Shot Copper

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Chilomys Purple-Shot Copper
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.

Purple-Shot Copper

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (33 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.

Purple-Shot Copper

No description available.

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