Bolivian Laucha vs Field Dwarf

Calomys boliviae compared with Elachista consortella

Key Differences

• Bolivian Laucha is Least Concern while Field Dwarf is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Laucha	Field Dwarf
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Elachistidae
Genus	Calomys	Elachista
Species	Calomys boliviae	Elachista consortella

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Laucha and Field Dwarf share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Laucha

LC — Least Concern

Field Dwarf

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Laucha	Field Dwarf
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Laucha

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Field Dwarf

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Bolivian Laucha

The Bolivian Laucha (Calomys boliviae) is a species in the genus Calomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.