Andean Chilomys vs thick-lipped risso snail

Chilomys instans compared with Rissoa membranacea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Chilomys thick-lipped risso snail
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Gastropoda (Gastropoda)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Littorinimorpha (Littorinimorpha)
Family Cricetidae Rissoidae
Genus Chilomys Rissoa
Species Chilomys instans Rissoa membranacea

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and thick-lipped risso snail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

thick-lipped risso snail

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Chilomys thick-lipped risso snail
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.

thick-lipped risso snail

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.

thick-lipped risso snail

No description available.

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