Andean Pericote vs Balikun-Pferdespringmaus

Phyllotis andium compared with Allactaga balikunica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Balikun-Pferdespringmaus
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	Cricetidae	Dipodidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Allactaga
Species	Phyllotis andium	Allactaga balikunica

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Balikun-Pferdespringmaus share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Nagetiere)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Balikun-Pferdespringmaus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Balikun-Pferdespringmaus
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.

Balikun-Pferdespringmaus

Habitat

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.

Balikun-Pferdespringmaus

The Balikun Jerboa (Allactaga balikunica) is a species in the genus Allactaga. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.