Andean Pericote vs Boreal Digging Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Kaloula borealis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Boreal Digging 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	Microhylidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Kaloula
Species	Phyllotis andium	Kaloula borealis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Boreal Digging Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Boreal Digging 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.

Boreal Digging Frog

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.

Boreal Digging Frog

The Boreal Digging Frog (Kaloula borealis) is a species in the genus Kaloula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.