Andean Pericote vs Wanglang Alpine Toad

Phyllotis andium compared with Scutiger wanglangensis

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Wanglang Alpine Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Wanglang Alpine Toad
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	Megophryidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Scutiger
Species	Phyllotis andium	Scutiger wanglangensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Wanglang Alpine Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Wanglang Alpine Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Wanglang Alpine Toad
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.

Wanglang Alpine Toad

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.