Andean Chilomys vs Williamson's Emerald

Chilomys instans compared with Somatochlora williamsoni

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Chilomys Williamson's Emerald
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Insecta (Insects)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Odonata (Odonata)
Family Cricetidae Corduliidae
Genus Chilomys Somatochlora
Species Chilomys instans Somatochlora williamsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Williamson's Emerald share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Williamson's Emerald

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Chilomys Williamson's Emerald
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.

Williamson's Emerald

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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.

Williamson's Emerald

No description available.

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