Andean Pericote vs True kola

Phyllotis andium compared with Cola acuminata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote True kola
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Malvales (Malvales)
Family Cricetidae Malvaceae
Genus Phyllotis Cola
Species Phyllotis andium Cola acuminata

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

True kola

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote True kola
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.

True kola

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Costa Rica.

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.

True kola

No description available.

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