Andean Pericote vs Broad-leaved Apple

Phyllotis andium compared with Angophora subvelutina

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Broad-leaved Apple
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Myrtales (Myrtales)
Family Cricetidae Myrtaceae
Genus Phyllotis Angophora
Species Phyllotis andium Angophora subvelutina

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Broad-leaved Apple

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Broad-leaved Apple
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.

Broad-leaved Apple

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in India.

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.

Broad-leaved Apple

The Broad-Leaved Apple (Angophora subvelutina) is a species in the genus Angophora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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