Calamian Deer vs Lofty Pericote

Axis calamianensis compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Calamian Deer is Endangered while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Calamian Deer	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cervidae (Deer)	Cricetidae
Genus	Axis	Auliscomys
Species	Axis calamianensis	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

Calamian Deer and Lofty Pericote share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Calamian Deer

EN — Endangered

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Calamian Deer	Lofty Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Calamian Deer

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Calamian Deer

The Calamian Deer (Axis calamianensis) is a species in the genus Axis. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.