Andean Pericote vs Jio
Phyllotis andium compared with Commelina benghalensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Andean Pericote | Jio |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Commelinales (Commelinales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Phyllotis | Commelina |
| Species | Phyllotis andium | Commelina benghalensis |
Conservation Status
Andean Pericote
LC — Least ConcernJio
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Andean Pericote | Jio |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Andean Pericote
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador.
Jio
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 5 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (Croatia, Portugal, Spain), North America (Mexico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (5 countries).
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.
Jio
No description available.
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