Andean Pericote vs Campagnol terrestre

Phyllotis andium compared with Arvicola amphibius

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Campagnol terrestre is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Campagnol terrestre
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Arvicola
Species	Phyllotis andium	Arvicola amphibius

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Campagnol terrestre share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Campagnol terrestre

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Campagnol terrestre
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.

Campagnol terrestre

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. 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.