Andean Chilomys vs Geneta

Chilomys instans compared with Genetta genetta

Key Differences

• Andean Chilomys is Least Concern while Geneta is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Chilomys	Geneta
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Rodentia (Roedores)	Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family	Cricetidae	Viverridae
Genus	Chilomys	Genetta
Species	Chilomys instans	Genetta genetta

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Chilomys

LC — Least Concern

Geneta

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Chilomys	Geneta
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.

Geneta

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries).

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.