Bolivian Pericote vs Dwarf iris

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Iris pumila

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Dwarf iris is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Dwarf iris
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Mantodea (Mantodea)
Family	Cricetidae	Eremiaphilidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Iris
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Iris pumila

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Dwarf iris share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Dwarf iris

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Dwarf iris
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dwarf iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

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.