Andean Pericote vs Formosan Juniper

Phyllotis andium compared with Juniperus formosana

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Formosan Juniper
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family Cricetidae Cupressaceae
Genus Phyllotis Juniperus
Species Phyllotis andium Juniperus formosana

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Formosan Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Formosan Juniper
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.

Formosan Juniper

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

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.

Formosan Juniper

No description available.

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