Andean Pericote vs Maned sloth

Phyllotis andium compared with Bradypus torquatus

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Maned sloth is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Maned sloth
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters)
Family	Cricetidae	Bradypodidae (Three-toed Sloths)
Genus	Phyllotis	Bradypus (Three-toed Sloths)
Species	Phyllotis andium	Bradypus torquatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Maned sloth

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Maned sloth
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.

Maned sloth

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.