Andean Pericote vs Mint Mildew

Phyllotis andium compared with Neoerysiphe galeopsidis

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Mint Mildew is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Mint Mildew
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Helotiales (Helotiales)
Family	Cricetidae	Erysiphaceae
Genus	Phyllotis	Neoerysiphe
Species	Phyllotis andium	Neoerysiphe galeopsidis

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Mint Mildew

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Mint Mildew
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.

Mint Mildew

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), 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.