Andean Chilomys vs Yellow-triangle slender

Chilomys instans compared with Caloptilia alchimiella

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Chilomys Yellow-triangle slender
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Insecta (Insects)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Cricetidae Gracillariidae
Genus Chilomys Caloptilia
Species Chilomys instans Caloptilia alchimiella

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Yellow-triangle slender share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Yellow-triangle slender

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Chilomys Yellow-triangle slender
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.

Yellow-triangle slender

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries).

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.

Yellow-triangle slender

No description available.

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