Andean Pericote vs Bush Restharrow

Phyllotis andium compared with Ononis ramosissima

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Bush Restharrow
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family Cricetidae Fabaceae
Genus Phyllotis Ononis
Species Phyllotis andium Ononis ramosissima

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Bush Restharrow

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Bush Restharrow
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.

Bush Restharrow

Habitat

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

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.

Bush Restharrow

The Bush Restharrow (Ononis ramosissima) is a species in the genus Ononis. 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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