Andean Pericote vs Hermina's Collared Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Mannophryne herminae

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Hermina's Collared Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Hermina's Collared Frog
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	Aromobatidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Mannophryne
Species	Phyllotis andium	Mannophryne herminae

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Hermina's Collared Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Hermina's Collared Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Hermina's Collared Frog
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.

Hermina's Collared Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.