Andean Pericote vs Blasen-Segge

Phyllotis andium compared with Carex vesicaria

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Blasen-Segge
Kingdom Animalia (Tier) Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum Chordata (Chordatiere) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Säugetiere) Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order Rodentia (Nagetiere) Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family Cricetidae Cyperaceae
Genus Phyllotis Carex
Species Phyllotis andium Carex vesicaria

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Blasen-Segge

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Blasen-Segge
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.

Blasen-Segge

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

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.

Blasen-Segge

The Bladder Sedge (Carex vesicaria) is a species in the genus Carex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

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