Pearson s Pericote vs Tar spot

Andalgalomys pearsoni compared with Phyllachora maydis

Key Differences

• Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern while Tar spot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pearson s Pericote	Tar spot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Phyllachorales (Phyllachorales)
Family	Cricetidae	Phyllachoraceae
Genus	Andalgalomys	Phyllachora
Species	Andalgalomys pearsoni	Phyllachora maydis

Conservation Status

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Tar spot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pearson s Pericote	Tar spot
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tar spot

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States.