Andean Pericote vs Bridge Orbweaver

Phyllotis andium compared with Larinioides sclopetarius

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Bridge Orbweaver
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Arachnida (Arachnids)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Araneae (Araneae)
Family	Cricetidae	Araneidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Larinioides
Species	Phyllotis andium	Larinioides sclopetarius

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Bridge Orbweaver share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Bridge Orbweaver

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Bridge Orbweaver
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.

Bridge Orbweaver

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Found across Europe (5 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.

Bridge Orbweaver

The Bridge Orbweaver (Larinioides sclopetarius) is a species in the genus Larinioides. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.