Andean Pericote vs Freckled Webcap

Phyllotis andium compared with Cortinarius spilomeus

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Freckled Webcap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Freckled Webcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Cortinariaceae
Genus	Phyllotis	Cortinarius
Species	Phyllotis andium	Cortinarius spilomeus

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Freckled Webcap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Freckled Webcap
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.

Freckled Webcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.