Andean Pericote vs Red-winged Lark

Phyllotis andium compared with Mirafra hypermetra

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Red-winged Lark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Alaudidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Mirafra
Species	Phyllotis andium	Mirafra hypermetra

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Red-winged Lark share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Red-winged Lark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Red-winged Lark
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.

Red-winged Lark

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.