Andean Pericote vs Smallthorn skate

Phyllotis andium compared with Bathyraja minispinosa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Smallthorn skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Arhynchobatidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Bathyraja
Species	Phyllotis andium	Bathyraja minispinosa

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Smallthorn skate share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Smallthorn skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Smallthorn skate
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.

Smallthorn skate

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.