Andean Pericote vs Paracou Neacomys

Phyllotis andium compared with Neacomys paracou

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Paracou Neacomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (животные)	Animalia (животные)
Phylum same	Chordata (хордовые)	Chordata (хордовые)
Class same	Mammalia (млекопитающие)	Mammalia (млекопитающие)
Order same	Rodentia (грызуны)	Rodentia (грызуны)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Neacomys
Species	Phyllotis andium	Neacomys paracou

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Paracou Neacomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Paracou Neacomys
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.

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.