Bolivian Pericote vs Devil'S Bolete

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Rubroboletus satanas

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Devil'S Bolete is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Devil'S Bolete
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Boletales (Boletales)
Family	Cricetidae	Boletaceae
Genus	Auliscomys	Rubroboletus
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Rubroboletus satanas

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Devil'S Bolete

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Devil'S Bolete
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Devil'S Bolete

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. 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.