Andean Pericote vs Barred Monkey Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Callimedusa tomopterna

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Barred Monkey 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	Phyllomedusidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Callimedusa
Species	Phyllotis andium	Callimedusa tomopterna

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Barred Monkey Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Barred Monkey 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.

Barred Monkey Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.

Barred Monkey Frog

The Barred Monkey Frog (Callimedusa tomopterna) is a species in the genus Callimedusa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.