Andean Pericote vs Annam Flying Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Rhacophorus annamensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Annam Flying Frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Cricetidae Rhacophoridae
Genus Phyllotis Rhacophorus
Species Phyllotis andium Rhacophorus annamensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Annam Flying Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Annam Flying Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Annam Flying Frog
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.

Annam Flying Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.

Annam Flying Frog

The Annam Flying Frog (Rhacophorus annamensis) is a species in the genus Rhacophorus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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