Andean Pericote vs Leightons linsang

Phyllotis andium compared with Poiana leightoni

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Leightons linsang is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Leightons linsang
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Viverridae
Genus	Phyllotis	Poiana
Species	Phyllotis andium	Poiana leightoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Leightons linsang share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Leightons linsang
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.

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.