Andean Pericote vs Bar-sided Darner

Phyllotis andium compared with Gynacantha mexicana

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Bar-sided Darner
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Insecta (Insects)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Odonata (Odonata)
Family Cricetidae Aeshnidae
Genus Phyllotis Gynacantha
Species Phyllotis andium Gynacantha mexicana

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Bar-sided Darner share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Bar-sided Darner

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Bar-sided Darner
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.

Bar-sided Darner

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Colombia.

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.

Bar-sided Darner

The Bar-sided Darner (Gynacantha mexicana) is a species in the genus Gynacantha. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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