Andean Pericote vs Giant Monkey Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Phyllomedusa bicolor

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Giant Monkey 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	Phyllomedusidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Phyllomedusa
Species	Phyllotis andium	Phyllomedusa bicolor

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Giant Monkey Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Giant Monkey 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.

Giant Monkey Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.