Andean Chilomys vs Ray

Chilomys instans compared with Atlantoraja castelnaui

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Ray is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Arhynchobatidae
Genus	Chilomys	Atlantoraja
Species	Chilomys instans	Atlantoraja castelnaui

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Ray

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Ray
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.

Ray

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.