Andean Pericote vs Phallic Catshark

Phyllotis andium compared with Galeus priapus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Phallic Catshark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family	Cricetidae	Scyliorhinidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Galeus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Galeus priapus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Phallic Catshark share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Phallic Catshark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Phallic Catshark
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.

Phallic Catshark

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

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.