Andean Pericote vs marsh leafy moss

Phyllotis andium compared with Plagiomnium ellipticum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote marsh leafy moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bryophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Bryales (Bryales)
Family Cricetidae Mniaceae
Genus Phyllotis Plagiomnium
Species Phyllotis andium Plagiomnium ellipticum

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

marsh leafy moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote marsh leafy moss
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.

marsh leafy moss

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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.

marsh leafy moss

No description available.

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