Andean Pericote vs green toad

Phyllotis andium compared with Anaxyrus debilis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote green toad
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 Bufonidae
Genus Phyllotis Anaxyrus
Species Phyllotis andium Anaxyrus debilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and green toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

green toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote green toad
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.

green toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.

green toad

No description available.

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