Andean Pericote vs greater chickweed

Phyllotis andium compared with Stellaria neglecta

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote greater chickweed
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family Cricetidae Caryophyllaceae
Genus Phyllotis Stellaria
Species Phyllotis andium Stellaria neglecta

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

greater chickweed

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote greater chickweed
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.

greater chickweed

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (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.

greater chickweed

No description available.

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