Andean Chilomys vs sugar sumac

Chilomys instans compared with Rhus ovata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Chilomys sugar sumac
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Sapindales (Sapindales)
Family Cricetidae Anacardiaceae
Genus Chilomys Rhus
Species Chilomys instans Rhus ovata

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

sugar sumac

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Chilomys sugar sumac
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.

sugar sumac

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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.

sugar sumac

No description available.

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