Andean Pericote vs Sumatra Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Hylarana persimilis

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Sumatra Frog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Sumatra Frog
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	Ranidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Hylarana
Species	Phyllotis andium	Hylarana persimilis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Sumatra Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Sumatra Frog
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.

Sumatra Frog

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.