Andean Pericote vs Cut-Leaf Mallow
Phyllotis andium compared with Malva alcea
Key Differences
- Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Cut-Leaf Mallow is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Andean Pericote | Cut-Leaf Mallow |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Malvales (Malvales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Phyllotis | Malva |
| Species | Phyllotis andium | Malva alcea |
Conservation Status
Andean Pericote
LC — Least ConcernCut-Leaf Mallow
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Andean Pericote | Cut-Leaf Mallow |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Cut-Leaf Mallow
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Range
Found across Europe (17 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
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.
Cut-Leaf Mallow
No description available.
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