Andean Pericote vs Sagami salamander

Phyllotis andium compared with Hynobius naevius

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Sagami salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Sagami salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Cricetidae	Hynobiidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Hynobius
Species	Phyllotis andium	Hynobius naevius

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Sagami salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Sagami salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Sagami salamander
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.

Sagami salamander

Habitat

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

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.