Andean Pericote vs Yellow Map Lichen

Phyllotis andium compared with Rhizocarpon geographicum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Yellow Map Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family Cricetidae Rhizocarpaceae
Genus Phyllotis Rhizocarpon
Species Phyllotis andium Rhizocarpon geographicum

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Yellow Map Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Yellow Map Lichen
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.

Yellow Map Lichen

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

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.

Yellow Map Lichen

No description available.

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