Andean Pericote vs Goeldi's marmoset

Phyllotis andium compared with Callimico goeldii

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Goeldi's marmoset is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Goeldi's marmoset
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Cricetidae	Callitrichidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Callimico
Species	Phyllotis andium	Callimico goeldii

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Goeldi's marmoset share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Goeldi's marmoset

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Goeldi's marmoset
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.

Goeldi's marmoset

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable 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.