Andean Pericote vs Geometer Moth

Phyllotis andium compared with Cyclophora azorensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Geometer Moth
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Insecta (insecte)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Geometridae
Genus	Phyllotis	Cyclophora
Species	Phyllotis andium	Cyclophora azorensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Geometer Moth share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (animal)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Geometer Moth

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Geometer Moth
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.

Geometer Moth

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal.

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.