Bolivian Pericote vs Cagua Treefrog

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Boana alemani

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Cagua Treefrog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Cagua Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Hylidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Boana
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Boana alemani

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Cagua Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Cagua Treefrog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Cagua Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Cagua Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.

Cagua Treefrog

The Cagua Treefrog (Boana alemani) is a species in the genus Boana. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.