Andean Pericote vs Neblina Uacari

Phyllotis andium compared with Cacajao hosomi

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Neblina Uacari is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Neblina Uacari
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Cricetidae	Pitheciidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Cacajao
Species	Phyllotis andium	Cacajao hosomi

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Neblina Uacari share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Neblina Uacari

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Neblina Uacari
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.

Neblina Uacari

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.