Andean Pericote vs Boulenger´s Amazon Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Dendropsophus parviceps

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Boulenger´s Amazon 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	Hylidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Dendropsophus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Dendropsophus parviceps

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Boulenger´s Amazon Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Boulenger´s Amazon Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Boulenger´s Amazon 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.

Boulenger´s Amazon 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.

Boulenger´s Amazon Frog

The Boulenger´s Amazon Frog (Dendropsophus parviceps) is a species in the genus Dendropsophus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.