Andean Pericote vs Thin-leaf Pine

Phyllotis andium compared with Pinus maximinoi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Thin-leaf Pine
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family Cricetidae Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus Phyllotis Pinus (Pines)
Species Phyllotis andium Pinus maximinoi

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Thin-leaf Pine

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Thin-leaf Pine
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.

Thin-leaf Pine

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

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.

Thin-leaf Pine

No description available.

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