Andean Pericote vs cedar wattle

Phyllotis andium compared with Acacia terminalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote cedar wattle
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 Acacia
Species Phyllotis andium Acacia terminalis

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

cedar wattle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote cedar wattle
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.

cedar wattle

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Portugal.

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.

cedar wattle

The Cedar Wattle (Acacia terminalis) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found in Portugal.

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