Bolivian Pericote vs Field Dwarf

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Elachista consortella

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Field Dwarf is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Field Dwarf
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Elachistidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Elachista
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Elachista consortella

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Field Dwarf

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Field Dwarf

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, 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.