Potamochère vs Ecuadoran Pericote

Potamochoerus larvatus compared with Phyllotis haggardi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Potamochère	Ecuadoran Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Suidae (Pigs)	Cricetidae
Genus	Potamochoerus	Phyllotis
Species	Potamochoerus larvatus	Phyllotis haggardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Potamochère and Ecuadoran Pericote share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Potamochère

LC — Least Concern

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Potamochère	Ecuadoran Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Potamochère

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ecuadoran Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Potamochère

The Bush-pig (Potamochoerus larvatus) is a species in the genus Potamochoerus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.