Andean Pericote vs Roadside flatsedge
Phyllotis andium compared with Cyperus sphacelatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Andean Pericote | Roadside flatsedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Phyllotis | Cyperus |
| Species | Phyllotis andium | Cyperus sphacelatus |
Conservation Status
Andean Pericote
LC — Least ConcernRoadside flatsedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Andean Pericote | Roadside flatsedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Andean Pericote
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador.
Roadside flatsedge
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Guinea), Asia (6 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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.
Roadside flatsedge
No description available.
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