Andean Pericote vs Fernleaf Licorice-root

Phyllotis andium compared with Ligusticum filicinum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Fernleaf Licorice-root
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Apiales (Apiales)
Family Cricetidae Apiaceae
Genus Phyllotis Ligusticum
Species Phyllotis andium Ligusticum filicinum

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Fernleaf Licorice-root

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Fernleaf Licorice-root
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.

Fernleaf Licorice-root

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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.

Fernleaf Licorice-root

No description available.

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