Andean Pericote vs Helena's Treefrog

Phyllotis andium compared with Osteocephalus helenae

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Helena's Treefrog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Helena's Treefrog
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	Hylidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Osteocephalus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Osteocephalus helenae

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Helena's Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Helena's Treefrog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Helena's Treefrog
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.

Helena's Treefrog

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.