Andean Pericote vs Sapo Moruno

Phyllotis andium compared with Sclerophrys mauritanica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Sapo Moruno
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Sclerophrys
Species	Phyllotis andium	Sclerophrys mauritanica

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Sapo Moruno share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Sapo Moruno

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Sapo Moruno
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.

Sapo Moruno

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.

Sapo Moruno

The Berber Toad (Sclerophrys mauritanica) is a species in the genus Sclerophrys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.