Andean Chilomys vs Sechuran fox

Chilomys instans compared with Lycalopex sechurae

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Sechuran fox is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Sechuran fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Chilomys	Lycalopex
Species	Chilomys instans	Lycalopex sechurae

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Sechuran fox share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Sechuran fox

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Sechuran fox
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.

Sechuran fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇪🇨 Ecuador