Andean Pericote vs Surf Scoter

Phyllotis andium compared with Melanitta perspicillata

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Surf Scoter is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Surf Scoter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Anatidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Melanitta
Species	Phyllotis andium	Melanitta perspicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Surf Scoter

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Surf Scoter
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.

Surf Scoter

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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.