Andean Chilomys vs Cutín de Espada

Chilomys instans compared with Pristimantis galdi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Cutín de Espada
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Craugastoridae
Genus	Chilomys	Pristimantis
Species	Chilomys instans	Pristimantis galdi

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Cutín de Espada share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Cutín de Espada

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Cutín de Espada
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.

Cutín de Espada

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.