Andean Pericote vs Serna's Robber Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Pristimantis dorsopictus

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Serna's Robber Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Serna's Robber Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Craugastoridae
Genus	Phyllotis	Pristimantis
Species	Phyllotis andium	Pristimantis dorsopictus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Serna's Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Serna's Robber Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Serna's Robber Frog
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.

Serna's Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Endangered 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.