Andean Chilomys vs Smith's Shrew

Chilomys instans compared with Chodsigoa smithii

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Smith's Shrew is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Smith's Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Soricidae
Genus	Chilomys	Chodsigoa
Species	Chilomys instans	Chodsigoa smithii

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Smith's Shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Smith's Shrew

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Smith's Shrew
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.

Smith's Shrew

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.