Andean Pericote vs Vetchling

Phyllotis andium compared with Lathyrus blepharicarpus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Vetchling
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family Cricetidae Fabaceae
Genus Phyllotis Lathyrus
Species Phyllotis andium Lathyrus blepharicarpus

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Vetchling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Vetchling
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.

Vetchling

Habitat

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

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.

Vetchling

No description available.

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