Andean Pericote vs Rivera Redbelly Toad

Phyllotis andium compared with Melanophryniscus devincenzii

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Rivera Redbelly Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Rivera Redbelly Toad
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	Bufonidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Melanophryniscus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Melanophryniscus devincenzii

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Rivera Redbelly Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Rivera Redbelly Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Rivera Redbelly Toad
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.

Rivera Redbelly Toad

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.