Andean Pericote vs Hourglass treefrog

Phyllotis andium compared with Dendropsophus ebraccatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Hourglass 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 Dendropsophus
Species Phyllotis andium Dendropsophus ebraccatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Hourglass treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Hourglass 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.

Hourglass treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia and 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.

Hourglass treefrog

No description available.

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