Andean Pericote vs Gummy shark

Phyllotis andium compared with Mustelus lenticulatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Gummy shark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family	Cricetidae	Triakidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Mustelus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Mustelus lenticulatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Gummy shark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Gummy shark
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.

Gummy shark

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

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.