Bolivian Pericote vs Devil fish

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Mobula mobular

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Devil fish is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Devil fish
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Myliobatidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Mobula
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Mobula mobular

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Devil fish

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Devil fish
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Devil fish

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

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.