Dixie ticktrefoil vs Ecuadoran Pericote
Desmodium tortuosum compared with Phyllotis haggardi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Dixie ticktrefoil | Ecuadoran Pericote |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Desmodium | Phyllotis |
| Species | Desmodium tortuosum | Phyllotis haggardi |
Conservation Status
Dixie ticktrefoil
LC — Least ConcernEcuadoran Pericote
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Dixie ticktrefoil | Ecuadoran Pericote |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Dixie ticktrefoil
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (4 countries).
Ecuadoran Pericote
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador.
Dixie ticktrefoil
No description available.
Ecuadoran Pericote
No description available.
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