Andean Chilomys vs Steppe Field Mouse

Chilomys instans compared with Apodemus witherbyi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Chilomys Steppe Field Mouse
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same Rodentia (Rodents) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Cricetidae Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus Chilomys Apodemus
Species Chilomys instans Apodemus witherbyi

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Steppe Field Mouse share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Steppe Field Mouse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Chilomys Steppe Field Mouse
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.

Steppe Field Mouse

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.

Steppe Field Mouse

No description available.

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