Florida Nutmeg Tree vs Lofty Pericote

Torreya taxifolia compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Florida Nutmeg Tree is Critically Endangered while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Florida Nutmeg Tree	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Taxaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Torreya	Auliscomys
Species	Torreya taxifolia	Auliscomys sublimis

Conservation Status

Florida Nutmeg Tree

CR — Critically Endangered

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Florida Nutmeg Tree	Lofty Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Florida Nutmeg Tree

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.