Andean Pericote vs Forest Bead-string

Phyllotis andium compared with Alchornea hirtella

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Forest Bead-string
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Malpighiales (Malpighiales)
Family Cricetidae Euphorbiaceae
Genus Phyllotis Alchornea
Species Phyllotis andium Alchornea hirtella

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Forest Bead-string

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Forest Bead-string
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.

Forest Bead-string

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Guinea.

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.

Forest Bead-string

No description available.

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