Bolivian Pericote vs Darwin's fox

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Lycalopex fulvipes

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Darwin's fox is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Darwin's fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Auliscomys	Lycalopex
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Lycalopex fulvipes

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Darwin's fox share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Darwin's fox

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Darwin's fox
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Darwin's fox

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.