Andean Pericote vs Mashpi Stream Treefrog

Phyllotis andium compared with Hyloscirtus mashpi

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Mashpi Stream Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Mashpi Stream Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Hylidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Hyloscirtus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Hyloscirtus mashpi

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Mashpi Stream Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Mashpi Stream Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Mashpi Stream Treefrog
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.

Mashpi Stream Treefrog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.