Andean Chilomys vs Sapo-pulga

Chilomys instans compared with Brachycephalus didactylus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Sapo-pulga
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order	Rodentia (Roedores)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Brachycephalidae
Genus	Chilomys	Brachycephalus
Species	Chilomys instans	Brachycephalus didactylus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Chilomys and Sapo-pulga share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Sapo-pulga

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Sapo-pulga
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.

Sapo-pulga

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.