Andean Pericote vs Rivero's Poison Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Mannophryne riveroi

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Rivero's Poison Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Rivero's Poison 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	Aromobatidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Mannophryne
Species	Phyllotis andium	Mannophryne riveroi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Rivero's Poison Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Rivero's Poison 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 Poison Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered 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.