Andean Chilomys vs Raya vela

Chilomys instans compared with Rajella lintea

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Raya vela is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Raya vela
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Rajidae
Genus	Chilomys	Rajella
Species	Chilomys instans	Rajella lintea

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Raya vela share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Raya vela

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Raya vela
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.

Raya vela

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.