Andean Pericote vs Raie molle

Phyllotis andium compared with Malacoraja spinacidermis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Raie molle
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Rajidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Malacoraja
Species	Phyllotis andium	Malacoraja spinacidermis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Raie molle share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Raie molle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Raie molle
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.

Raie molle

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.