Andean Pericote vs Lesser Bromeliad Treefrog

Phyllotis andium compared with Sarcohyla arborescandens

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Lesser Bromeliad Treefrog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Lesser Bromeliad 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	Sarcohyla
Species	Phyllotis andium	Sarcohyla arborescandens

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Lesser Bromeliad Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Bromeliad Treefrog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Lesser Bromeliad 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.

Lesser Bromeliad Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. 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.