Andean Pericote vs Yellowbelly toad

Phyllotis andium compared with Bombina variegata

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Yellowbelly toad is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Yellowbelly 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	Bombinatoridae
Genus	Phyllotis	Bombina
Species	Phyllotis andium	Bombina variegata

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Yellowbelly toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Yellowbelly toad

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Yellowbelly 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.

Yellowbelly toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

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.