Andean Pericote vs Pygmy Falcon

Phyllotis andium compared with Polihierax semitorquatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Pygmy Falcon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Falconiformes (Falconiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Falconidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Polihierax
Species	Phyllotis andium	Polihierax semitorquatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Pygmy Falcon

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Pygmy Falcon
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.

Pygmy Falcon

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.