Andean Pericote vs Angolan genet

Phyllotis andium compared with Genetta angolensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Angolan genet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Viverridae
Genus	Phyllotis	Genetta
Species	Phyllotis andium	Genetta angolensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Angolan genet share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Angolan genet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Angolan genet
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.

Angolan genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Angolan genet

The Angolan genet (Genetta angolensis) is a species in the genus Genetta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.