Andean Pericote vs Forest Robber Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Craugastor silvicola

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Forest Robber Frog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Forest Robber Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Craugastoridae
Genus	Phyllotis	Craugastor
Species	Phyllotis andium	Craugastor silvicola

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Forest Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Forest Robber Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Forest Robber Frog
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 Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.