Andean Pericote vs Arboreal salamander

Phyllotis andium compared with Aneides lugubris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Arboreal salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Caudata (Schwanzlurche)
Family	Cricetidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Aneides
Species	Phyllotis andium	Aneides lugubris

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Arboreal salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Arboreal salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Arboreal salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Arboreal salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.

Arboreal salamander

The Arboreal salamander (Aneides lugubris) is a species in the genus Aneides. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.