Andean Chilomys vs smooth coil

Chilomys instans compared with Lucilla scintilla

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while smooth coil is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	smooth coil
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family	Cricetidae	Helicodiscidae
Genus	Chilomys	Lucilla
Species	Chilomys instans	Lucilla scintilla

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

smooth coil

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	smooth coil
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.

smooth coil

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Range

Found across Asia (Israel) and Europe (6 countries).

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.