Forest Dormouse vs Pearson s Pericote

Dryomys nitedula compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Forest Dormouse	Pearson s Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Gliridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Dryomys	Andalgalomys
Species	Dryomys nitedula	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Forest Dormouse and Pearson s Pericote share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Forest Dormouse

LC — Least Concern

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Forest Dormouse	Pearson s Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Forest Dormouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.