Andean Pericote vs Devil's Fingers

Phyllotis andium compared with Clathrus archeri

Key Differences

  • Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Devil's Fingers is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Devil's Fingers
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Phallales (Phallales)
Family Cricetidae Phallaceae
Genus Phyllotis Clathrus
Species Phyllotis andium Clathrus archeri

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Devil's Fingers

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Devil's Fingers
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.

Devil's Fingers

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (13 countries).

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.

Devil's Fingers

No description available.

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