Andean Pericote vs River Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Lithobates heckscheri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	River 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	Lithobates
Species	Phyllotis andium	Lithobates heckscheri

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

River Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	River 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.

River Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in China.

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.