Andean Pericote vs Angel's-tears

Phyllotis andium compared with Narcissus triandrus

Key Differences

  • Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Angel's-tears is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Angel's-tears
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family Cricetidae Amaryllidaceae
Genus Phyllotis Narcissus
Species Phyllotis andium Narcissus triandrus

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Angel's-tears

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Angel's-tears
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Angel's-tears

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Andean Pericote

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

Angel's-tears

The Angel's-tears (Narcissus triandrus) is a species in the genus Narcissus. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

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