Andean Chilomys vs Hespérie des épiaires

Chilomys instans compared with Carcharodus lavatherae

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Hespérie des épiaires is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Hespérie des épiaires
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Insecta (insecte)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Hesperiidae
Genus	Chilomys	Carcharodus
Species	Chilomys instans	Carcharodus lavatherae

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Hespérie des épiaires share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (animal)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Hespérie des épiaires

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Hespérie des épiaires
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.

Hespérie des épiaires

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (23 countries). 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.