Andean Pericote vs Moustached frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Leptodactylus mystacinus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Moustached 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	Leptodactylidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Leptodactylus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Leptodactylus mystacinus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Moustached frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Moustached 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.

Moustached frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia.

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.