Bolivian Pericote vs Boodie

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Bettongia lesueur

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Boodie is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Boodie
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Cricetidae	Potoroidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Bettongia
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Bettongia lesueur

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Boodie share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Boodie

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Boodie
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Boodie

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bolivian Pericote

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

Boodie

The Boodie (Bettongia lesueur) is a species in the genus Bettongia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.