Andean Pericote vs small-spotted genet

Phyllotis andium compared with Genetta genetta

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while small-spotted genet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	small-spotted genet
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	Viverridae
Genus	Phyllotis	Genetta
Species	Phyllotis andium	Genetta genetta

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and small-spotted genet share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

small-spotted genet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	small-spotted genet
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-spotted genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries).

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.