Andean Pericote vs Rivero's Cochran Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Cochranella riveroi

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Rivero's Cochran Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Rivero's Cochran 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	Centrolenidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Cochranella
Species	Phyllotis andium	Cochranella riveroi

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Rivero's Cochran Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Rivero's Cochran Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Rivero's Cochran 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.

Rivero's Cochran Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.