Andean Pericote vs Qu Yan

Phyllotis andium compared with Uropsilus soricipes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Pericote Qu Yan
Kingdom same Animalia (动物界) Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same Chordata (脊索动物门) Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class same Mammalia (哺乳動物) Mammalia (哺乳動物)
Order Rodentia (啮齿目) Soricomorpha (鼩形目)
Family Cricetidae Talpidae
Genus Phyllotis Uropsilus
Species Phyllotis andium Uropsilus soricipes

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Qu Yan share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (哺乳動物)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Qu Yan

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Pericote Qu Yan
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.

Qu Yan

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.

Qu Yan

The Chinese Shrew Mole (Uropsilus soricipes) is a species in the genus Uropsilus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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