Andean Pericote vs Eurasian beaver

Phyllotis andium compared with Castor fiber

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Eurasian beaver
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order same	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)
Family	Cricetidae	Castoridae (Beavers)
Genus	Phyllotis	Castor (Beavers)
Species	Phyllotis andium	Castor fiber

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Eurasian beaver share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (hewan pengerat)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Eurasian beaver
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.

Eurasian beaver

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). 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.

Eurasian beaver

Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.