Andean Pericote vs tree rhododendron

Phyllotis andium compared with Rhododendron arboreum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote tree rhododendron
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Ericales (Ericales)
Family Cricetidae Ericaceae
Genus Phyllotis Rhododendron
Species Phyllotis andium Rhododendron arboreum

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

tree rhododendron

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote tree rhododendron
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.

tree rhododendron

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Jamaica).

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.

tree rhododendron

No description available.

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