Bolivian Pericote vs False Morel

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Gyromitra esculenta

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	False Morel
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family	Cricetidae	Discinaceae
Genus	Auliscomys	Gyromitra
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Gyromitra esculenta

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

False Morel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	False Morel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

False Morel

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and 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.