Andean Pericote vs Timor Sparrow

Phyllotis andium compared with Lonchura fuscata

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Timor Sparrow is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Timor Sparrow
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Estrildidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Lonchura
Species	Phyllotis andium	Lonchura fuscata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Timor Sparrow

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Timor Sparrow
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.

Timor Sparrow

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.