Andean Pericote vs False Death-Cap
Phyllotis andium compared with Amanita citrina
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Andean Pericote | False Death-Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Agaricaceae (Agarics) |
| Genus | Phyllotis | Amanita (Amanitas) |
| Species | Phyllotis andium | Amanita citrina |
Conservation Status
Andean Pericote
LC — Least ConcernFalse Death-Cap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Andean Pericote | False Death-Cap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
False Death-Cap
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Range
Found across Europe (5 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.
False Death-Cap
No description available.
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