Andean Pericote vs pink slit limpet

Phyllotis andium compared with Emarginula rosea

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while pink slit limpet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	pink slit limpet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepetellida (Lepetellida)
Family	Cricetidae	Fissurellidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Emarginula
Species	Phyllotis andium	Emarginula rosea

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and pink slit limpet share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

pink slit limpet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	pink slit limpet
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.

pink slit limpet

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Range

Found across Asia (Turkey) and Europe (5 countries).

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.