Andean Pericote vs Atlantic Ninebark

Phyllotis andium compared with Physocarpus opulifolius

Key Differences

  • Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Atlantic Ninebark is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Atlantic Ninebark
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Rosales (Roses & Allies)
Family Cricetidae Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus Phyllotis Physocarpus
Species Phyllotis andium Physocarpus opulifolius

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Atlantic Ninebark

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Atlantic Ninebark
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.

Atlantic Ninebark

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia), Europe (27 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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.

Atlantic Ninebark

The Atlantic Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a species in the genus Physocarpus. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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