Andean Pericote vs dwarf flapwort

Phyllotis andium compared with Jungermannia pumila

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote dwarf flapwort
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Marchantiophyta (liverwort)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Jungermanniales (Jungermanniales)
Family Cricetidae Jungermanniaceae
Genus Phyllotis Jungermannia
Species Phyllotis andium Jungermannia pumila

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

dwarf flapwort

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote dwarf flapwort
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.

dwarf flapwort

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

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.

dwarf flapwort

No description available.

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