Andean Pericote vs Spotted Ray

Phyllotis andium compared with Bathyraja albomaculata

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Spotted Ray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Spotted Ray
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 albomaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Ray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Spotted Ray
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.

Spotted Ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.