Andean Pericote vs canker-berry

Phyllotis andium compared with Solanum bahamense

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote canker-berry
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Solanales (Solanales)
Family Cricetidae Solanaceae
Genus Phyllotis Solanum
Species Phyllotis andium Solanum bahamense

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

canker-berry

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote canker-berry
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.

canker-berry

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Cuba.

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.

canker-berry

The canker-berry (Solanum bahamense) is a species in the genus Solanum. 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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