Andean Pericote vs Rigid Star Berry

Phyllotis andium compared with Diospyros squarrosa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Rigid Star Berry
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Ericales (Ericales)
Family Cricetidae Ebenaceae
Genus Phyllotis Diospyros
Species Phyllotis andium Diospyros squarrosa

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Rigid Star Berry

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Rigid Star Berry
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.

Rigid Star Berry

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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.

Rigid Star Berry

No description available.

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