Andean Pericote vs Waigeou Cuscus

Phyllotis andium compared with Spilocuscus papuensis

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Waigeou Cuscus is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Waigeou Cuscus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Cricetidae	Phalangeridae
Genus	Phyllotis	Spilocuscus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Spilocuscus papuensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Waigeou Cuscus share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Waigeou Cuscus

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Waigeou Cuscus
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.

Waigeou Cuscus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.