Andean Pericote vs fulvous peat moss

Phyllotis andium compared with Sphagnum subfulvum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote fulvous peat moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bryophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Sphagnopsida (Sphagnopsida)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Sphagnales (Sphagnales)
Family Cricetidae Sphagnaceae
Genus Phyllotis Sphagnum
Species Phyllotis andium Sphagnum subfulvum

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

fulvous peat moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote fulvous peat moss
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.

fulvous peat moss

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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.

fulvous peat moss

No description available.

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