Andean Pericote vs Electric ray

Phyllotis andium compared with Tetronarce californica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Electric ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family	Cricetidae	Torpedinidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Tetronarce
Species	Phyllotis andium	Tetronarce californica

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Electric ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Electric ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Electric ray
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.

Electric ray

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.