Andean Pericote vs Variable Green Toad

Phyllotis andium compared with Bufotes variabilis

Key Differences

• Andean Pericote is Least Concern while Variable Green Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Pericote	Variable Green Toad
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	Mammalia (哺乳動物)	Amphibia (两栖动物)
Order	Rodentia (啮齿目)	Anura (无尾目)
Family	Cricetidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Phyllotis	Bufotes
Species	Phyllotis andium	Bufotes variabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Pericote and Variable Green Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索动物门)

Conservation Status

Andean Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Variable Green Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Pericote	Variable Green Toad
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.

Variable Green Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.