Andean Pericote vs Sauromys de Peters

Phyllotis andium compared with Mormopterus jugularis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Sauromys de Peters
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Cricetidae	Molossidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Mormopterus
Species	Phyllotis andium	Mormopterus jugularis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Sauromys de Peters share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Sauromys de Peters

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Sauromys de Peters
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.

Sauromys de Peters

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.