Andean Chilomys vs red tree vole

Chilomys instans compared with Arborimus longicaudus

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while red tree vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	red tree vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Chilomys	Arborimus
Species	Chilomys instans	Arborimus longicaudus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and red tree vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

red tree vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	red tree vole
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 tree vole

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.