Andean Pericote vs Simien jackal

Phyllotis andium compared with Canis simensis

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Simien jackal is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Simien jackal
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Phyllotis	Canis (Dogs & Wolves)
Species	Phyllotis andium	Canis simensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Simien jackal share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Simien jackal

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Simien jackal
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.

Simien jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.