Andean Pericote vs Caucasian Mole

Phyllotis andium compared with Talpa caucasica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Caucasian Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Talpidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Talpa
Species	Phyllotis andium	Talpa caucasica

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Caucasian Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamalia)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Caucasian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Caucasian Mole
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.

Caucasian Mole

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.

Caucasian Mole

The Caucasian Mole (Talpa caucasica) is a species in the genus Talpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.