Andean Pericote vs Fazila's Salamander

Phyllotis andium compared with Lyciasalamandra fazilae

Key Differences

  • Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Fazila's Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Fazila's Salamander
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Caudata (Caudata)
Family Cricetidae Salamandridae
Genus Phyllotis Lyciasalamandra
Species Phyllotis andium Lyciasalamandra fazilae

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Fazila's Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Fazila's Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Fazila's Salamander
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.

Fazila's Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.

Fazila's Salamander

No description available.

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