Altiplano-Feldmaus vs Andean Pericote

Akodon lutescens compared with Phyllotis andium

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Altiplano-Feldmaus	Andean Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Akodon	Phyllotis
Species	Akodon lutescens	Phyllotis andium

Evolutionary Relationship

Altiplano-Feldmaus and Andean Pericote share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Altiplano-Feldmaus

LC — Least Concern

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Altiplano-Feldmaus	Andean Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Altiplano-Feldmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Andean Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Altiplano-Feldmaus

The Altiplano Akodont (Akodon lutescens) is a species in the genus Akodon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Andean Pericote

The Andean Pericote (Phyllotis andium) is a species in the genus Phyllotis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.