Andean Pericote vs Olive Scribble Lichen

Phyllotis andium compared with Opegrapha vulgata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Olive Scribble Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Ostropales (Ostropales)
Family Cricetidae Graphidaceae
Genus Phyllotis Opegrapha
Species Phyllotis andium Opegrapha vulgata

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Olive Scribble Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Olive Scribble Lichen
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.

Olive Scribble Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (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.

Olive Scribble Lichen

No description available.

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