Andean Pericote vs Syrian spadefoot toad

Phyllotis andium compared with Pelobates syriacus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Syrian spadefoot toad
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	Pelobatidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Pelobates
Species	Phyllotis andium	Pelobates syriacus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Syrian spadefoot toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Syrian spadefoot toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Syrian spadefoot toad
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.

Syrian spadefoot toad

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.