eastern quoll vs Pearson s Pericote

Dasyurus viverrinus compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Key Differences

• eastern quoll is Endangered while Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	eastern quoll	Pearson s Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Dasyuridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Dasyurus	Andalgalomys
Species	Dasyurus viverrinus	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

eastern quoll and Pearson s Pericote share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

eastern quoll

EN — Endangered

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	eastern quoll	Pearson s Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

eastern quoll

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.