Andean Pericote vs Armand's Pine

Phyllotis andium compared with Pinus armandii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Armand's Pine
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family Cricetidae Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus Phyllotis Pinus (Pines)
Species Phyllotis andium Pinus armandii

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Armand's Pine

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Armand's Pine
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.

Armand's Pine

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

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.

Armand's Pine

The Armand's Pine, Pinus armandii, is a species. It is currently assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

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