Andean Chilomys vs red-shanked douc

Chilomys instans compared with Pygathrix nemaeus

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while red-shanked douc is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	red-shanked douc
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Cricetidae	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)
Genus	Chilomys	Pygathrix
Species	Chilomys instans	Pygathrix nemaeus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and red-shanked douc share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

red-shanked douc

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	red-shanked douc
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.

red-shanked douc

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.