Andean Pericote vs Mink Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Lithobates septentrionalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Mink Frog
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	Ranidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Lithobates
Species	Phyllotis andium	Lithobates septentrionalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Mink Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Mink Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Mink Frog
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.

Mink Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in 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.