Andean Pericote vs Raya

Phyllotis andium compared with Myliobatis peruvianus

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Raya is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Raya
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Myliobatidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Myliobatis
Species	Phyllotis andium	Myliobatis peruvianus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Raya

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Raya
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.

Raya

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.