Andean Pericote vs Pulo Weh Toad

Phyllotis andium compared with Duttaphrynus valhallae

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Pulo Weh Toad is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Pulo Weh Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Duttaphrynus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Duttaphrynus valhallae

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Pulo Weh Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Pulo Weh Toad

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Pulo Weh Toad
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.

Pulo Weh Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.