Andean Pericote vs Squirrel Treefrog

Phyllotis andium compared with Dryophytes squirellus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Squirrel Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Hylidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Dryophytes
Species	Phyllotis andium	Dryophytes squirellus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Squirrel Treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Squirrel Treefrog
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.

Squirrel Treefrog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.