Andean Pericote vs rusty wave

Phyllotis andium compared with Idaea inquinata

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while rusty wave is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	rusty wave
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Geometridae
Genus	Phyllotis	Idaea
Species	Phyllotis andium	Idaea inquinata

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and rusty wave share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

rusty wave

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	rusty wave
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.

rusty wave

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries).

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.