Andean Pericote vs Schweinsdachs

Phyllotis andium compared with Arctonyx collaris

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Schweinsdachs is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Schweinsdachs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Phyllotis	Arctonyx
Species	Phyllotis andium	Arctonyx collaris

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Schweinsdachs share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Schweinsdachs

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Schweinsdachs
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.

Schweinsdachs

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.