Andean Pericote vs Hairy-nosed otter

Phyllotis andium compared with Lutra sumatrana

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Hairy-nosed otter is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Hairy-nosed otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same	Mammalia (포유류)	Mammalia (포유류)
Order	Rodentia (설치류)	Carnivora (식육목)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Phyllotis	Lutra (Otters)
Species	Phyllotis andium	Lutra sumatrana

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Hairy-nosed otter share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (포유류)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Hairy-nosed otter
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.

Hairy-nosed otter

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.