Andean Pericote vs California alder

Phyllotis andium compared with Alnus rhombifolia

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote California alder
Kingdom Animalia (สัตว์) Plantae (พืช)
Phylum Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม) Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order Rodentia (อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ) Fagales (อันดับก่อ)
Family Cricetidae Betulaceae
Genus Phyllotis Alnus
Species Phyllotis andium Alnus rhombifolia

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

California alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote California alder
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Average Length — —
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Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

California alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Canada.

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.

California alder

The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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