Andean Pericote vs Mallow

Phyllotis andium compared with Sidalcea hendersonii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Mallow
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Malvales (Malvales)
Family Cricetidae Malvaceae
Genus Phyllotis Sidalcea
Species Phyllotis andium Sidalcea hendersonii

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Mallow

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Mallow
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.

Mallow

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Canada.

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.

Mallow

No description available.

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