Andean Akodont vs Variable Akodont

Abrothrix andinus compared with Akodon varius

Key Differences

• Andean Akodont is Least Concern while Variable Akodont is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Akodont	Variable Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Abrothrix	Akodon
Species	Abrothrix andinus	Akodon varius

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Akodont and Variable Akodont share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Andean Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Variable Akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Akodont	Variable Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Andean Akodont

The Andean Akodont (Abrothrix andinus) is a species in the genus Abrothrix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.