Andean Pericote vs Caucasian Alder

Phyllotis andium compared with Alnus subcordata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Caucasian Alder
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (planta)
Phylum Chordata (cordados) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (mamíferos) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family Cricetidae Betulaceae
Genus Phyllotis Alnus
Species Phyllotis andium Alnus subcordata

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Caucasian Alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Caucasian Alder
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.

Caucasian Alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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.

Caucasian Alder

The Caucasian Alder (Alnus subcordata) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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