Andean Pericote vs Peruvian nightshade

Phyllotis andium compared with Solanum peruvianum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Peruvian nightshade
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Solanales (Solanales)
Family Cricetidae Solanaceae
Genus Phyllotis Solanum
Species Phyllotis andium Solanum peruvianum

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Peruvian nightshade

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Peruvian nightshade
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.

Peruvian nightshade

Habitat

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

Range

Found in 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.

Peruvian nightshade

No description available.

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