Andean Pericote vs Small Chanterelle

Phyllotis andium compared with Cantharellus minor

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Small Chanterelle
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Cantharellales (Cantharellales)
Family Cricetidae Hydnaceae
Genus Phyllotis Cantharellus
Species Phyllotis andium Cantharellus minor

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Small Chanterelle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Small Chanterelle
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.

Small Chanterelle

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Taiwan and United States.

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.

Small Chanterelle

No description available.

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