Andean Pericote vs opal nodding moss

Phyllotis andium compared with Pohlia cruda

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote opal nodding moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bryophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Bryales (Bryales)
Family Cricetidae Mniaceae
Genus Phyllotis Pohlia
Species Phyllotis andium Pohlia cruda

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

opal nodding moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote opal nodding moss
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.

opal nodding moss

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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.

opal nodding moss

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