Andean Pericote vs Rufous-throated Dipper

Phyllotis andium compared with Cinclus schulzii

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Rufous-throated Dipper is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Rufous-throated Dipper
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Cinclidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Cinclus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Cinclus schulzii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Rufous-throated Dipper

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Rufous-throated Dipper
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-throated Dipper

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. 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.