Andean Chilomys vs Ussuri Shrew

Chilomys instans compared with Sorex mirabilis

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Ussuri Shrew is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Ussuri Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Soricidae
Genus	Chilomys	Sorex
Species	Chilomys instans	Sorex mirabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Ussuri Shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Ussuri Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Ussuri Shrew
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.

Ussuri Shrew

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.