Andean Chilomys vs Tar spot

Chilomys instans compared with Phyllachora maydis

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Tar spot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Tar spot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Phyllachorales (Phyllachorales)
Family	Cricetidae	Phyllachoraceae
Genus	Chilomys	Phyllachora
Species	Chilomys instans	Phyllachora maydis

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Tar spot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Tar spot
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.

Tar spot

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in 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.