Andean Chilomys vs Guigna

Chilomys instans compared with Leopardus guigna

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Guigna is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Guigna
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (carnivores)
Family	Cricetidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Chilomys	Leopardus
Species	Chilomys instans	Leopardus guigna

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Guigna share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Guigna

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Guigna
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.

Guigna

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.