Andean Pericote vs Forest Num-num

Phyllotis andium compared with Carissa bispinosa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Forest Num-num
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Gentianales (Gentianales)
Family Cricetidae Apocynaceae
Genus Phyllotis Carissa
Species Phyllotis andium Carissa bispinosa

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Forest Num-num

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Forest Num-num
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 Num-num

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil and India.

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 Num-num

No description available.

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