Andean Pericote vs Pyrenean Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Rana pyrenaica

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Pyrenean Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Pyrenean Frog
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	Ranidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Rana
Species	Phyllotis andium	Rana pyrenaica

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Pyrenean Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Pyrenean Frog
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.

Pyrenean Frog

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.