Andean Chilomys vs Silky Parchment

Chilomys instans compared with Stereum striatum

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Silky Parchment is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Silky Parchment
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Cricetidae	Stereaceae
Genus	Chilomys	Stereum
Species	Chilomys instans	Stereum striatum

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Silky Parchment

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Silky Parchment
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.

Silky Parchment

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and United States.

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.