Andean Pericote vs Ornate Titi

Phyllotis andium compared with Plecturocebus ornatus

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Ornate Titi is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Ornate Titi
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Cricetidae	Pitheciidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Plecturocebus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Plecturocebus ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Ornate Titi share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Ornate Titi

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Ornate Titi
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.

Ornate Titi

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia. 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.