Andean Pericote vs Tributary Flying Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Zhangixalus prasinatus

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Tributary Flying Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Tributary Flying Frog
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	Rhacophoridae
Genus	Phyllotis	Zhangixalus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Zhangixalus prasinatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Tributary Flying Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Tributary Flying Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Tributary Flying Frog
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.

Tributary Flying Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Taiwan. 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.