Bolivian Pericote vs Dune Cup

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Peziza ammophila

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Dune Cup is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Dune Cup
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family	Cricetidae	Pezizaceae
Genus	Auliscomys	Peziza
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Peziza ammophila

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Dune Cup

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Dune Cup
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dune Cup

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable 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.