Andean Pericote vs Small Cow-Wheat
Phyllotis andium compared with Melampyrum sylvaticum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Andean Pericote | Small Cow-Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Lamiales (Lamiales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Orobanchaceae |
| Genus | Phyllotis | Melampyrum |
| Species | Phyllotis andium | Melampyrum sylvaticum |
Conservation Status
Andean Pericote
LC — Least ConcernSmall Cow-Wheat
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Andean Pericote | Small Cow-Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Cow-Wheat
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Range
Distributed across Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
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 Cow-Wheat
No description available.
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