Andean Pericote vs Derby-Dornschwanzhörnchen

Phyllotis andium compared with Anomalurus derbianus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Derby-Dornschwanzhörnchen
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	Anomaluridae
Genus	Phyllotis	Anomalurus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Anomalurus derbianus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Derby-Dornschwanzhörnchen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Derby-Dornschwanzhörnchen
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.

Derby-Dornschwanzhörnchen

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.