Andean Pericote vs Marsh Valerian

Phyllotis andium compared with Valeriana dioica

Key Differences

  • Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Marsh Valerian is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Marsh Valerian
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Dipsacales (Dipsacales)
Family Cricetidae Caprifoliaceae
Genus Phyllotis Valeriana
Species Phyllotis andium Valeriana dioica

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Marsh Valerian

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Marsh Valerian
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 Valerian

Habitat

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

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 Valerian

No description available.

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