Andean Pericote vs Limette
Phyllotis andium compared with Citrus aurantiifolia
Key Differences
- Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Limette is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Andean Pericote | Limette |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordatiere) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Säugetiere) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Nagetiere) | Sapindales (Seifenbaumartige) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Phyllotis | Citrus |
| Species | Phyllotis andium | Citrus aurantiifolia |
Conservation Status
Andean Pericote
LC — Least ConcernLimette
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Andean Pericote | Limette |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Andean Pericote
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador.
Limette
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru).
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.
Limette
No description available.
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