Andean Pericote vs joint-vetch
Phyllotis andium compared with Aeschynomene americana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Andean Pericote | joint-vetch |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Phyllotis | Aeschynomene |
| Species | Phyllotis andium | Aeschynomene americana |
Conservation Status
Andean Pericote
LC — Least Concernjoint-vetch
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Andean Pericote | joint-vetch |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Andean Pericote
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador.
joint-vetch
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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.
joint-vetch
No description available.
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