Andean Pericote vs Stinging Nettle Tree
Phyllotis andium compared with Dendrocnide harveyi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Andean Pericote | Stinging Nettle Tree |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Rosales (Roses & Allies) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Urticaceae |
| Genus | Phyllotis | Dendrocnide |
| Species | Phyllotis andium | Dendrocnide harveyi |
Conservation Status
Andean Pericote
LC — Least ConcernStinging Nettle Tree
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Andean Pericote | Stinging Nettle Tree |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Stinging Nettle Tree
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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.
Stinging Nettle Tree
No description available.
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