Andean Pericote vs Hérisson d'Algérie

Phyllotis andium compared with Atelerix algirus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Hérisson d'Algérie
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Erinaceidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Atelerix
Species	Phyllotis andium	Atelerix algirus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Hérisson d'Algérie share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Hérisson d'Algérie

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Hérisson d'Algérie
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.

Hérisson d'Algérie

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across France, Malta, and Spain.

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.