Andean Pericote vs Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise

Phyllotis andium compared with Neophocaena asiaeorientalis

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Cricetidae	Phocoenidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Neophocaena
Species	Phyllotis andium	Neophocaena asiaeorientalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise
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.

Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.