Andean Pericote vs Unchog Rubber Frog

Phyllotis andium compared with Phrynopus unchog

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Unchog Rubber Frog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Unchog Rubber 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	Craugastoridae
Genus	Phyllotis	Phrynopus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Phrynopus unchog

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Unchog Rubber Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Unchog Rubber 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.

Unchog Rubber Frog

Habitat

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

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.