Andean Pericote vs Topillo Europeo

Phyllotis andium compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Topillo Europeo is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Topillo Europeo
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Microtus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Topillo Europeo share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Topillo Europeo

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Topillo Europeo
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.

Topillo Europeo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.