Andean Pericote vs polygamous hook moss

Phyllotis andium compared with Drepanocladus polygamus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote polygamous hook moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bryophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family Cricetidae Amblystegiaceae
Genus Phyllotis Drepanocladus
Species Phyllotis andium Drepanocladus polygamus

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

polygamous hook moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote polygamous hook 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.

polygamous hook moss

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 (Chile).

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.

polygamous hook moss

No description available.

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