Andean Pericote vs Atacama Toad

Phyllotis andium compared with Rhinella atacamensis

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Atacama Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Atacama Toad
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	Bufonidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Rhinella
Species	Phyllotis andium	Rhinella atacamensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Atacama Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Atacama Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Atacama Toad
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.

Atacama Toad

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.

Atacama Toad

The Atacama Toad (Rhinella atacamensis) is a species in the genus Rhinella. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.