Andean Chilomys vs Spring Polypore

Chilomys instans compared with Lentinus arcularius

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Spring Polypore is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Spring Polypore
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family	Cricetidae	Polyporaceae
Genus	Chilomys	Lentinus
Species	Chilomys instans	Lentinus arcularius

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Spring Polypore

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Spring Polypore
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.

Spring Polypore

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, 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.