Andean Pericote vs Rufous-backed Redstart

Phyllotis andium compared with Phoenicurus erythronotus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Rufous-backed Redstart
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Muscicapidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Phoenicurus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Phoenicurus erythronotus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Rufous-backed Redstart share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Rufous-backed Redstart

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Rufous-backed Redstart
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.

Rufous-backed Redstart

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.