Andean Pericote vs Nealia

Phyllotis andium compared with Acacia rigens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Nealia
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family Cricetidae Fabaceae
Genus Phyllotis Acacia
Species Phyllotis andium Acacia rigens

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Nealia

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Nealia
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.

Nealia

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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.

Nealia

No description available.

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