Andean Pericote vs Patagonian Weasel

Phyllotis andium compared with Lyncodon patagonicus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Patagonian Weasel
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)	Carnivora (食肉目)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Phyllotis	Lyncodon
Species	Phyllotis andium	Lyncodon patagonicus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Patagonian Weasel
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.

Patagonian Weasel

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.