Andean Chilomys vs robust bobtail

Chilomys instans compared with Sepiola robusta

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while robust bobtail is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	robust bobtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Cephalopoda (Cephalopods)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Sepiida (Sepiida)
Family	Cricetidae	Sepiolidae
Genus	Chilomys	Sepiola
Species	Chilomys instans	Sepiola robusta

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and robust bobtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

robust bobtail

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	robust bobtail
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.

robust bobtail

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.