Andean Pericote vs Lesser devilray

Phyllotis andium compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Lesser devilray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Myliobatidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Mobula
Species	Phyllotis andium	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Lesser devilray
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 devilray

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.