Bolivian Pericote vs Flame Shield

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Pluteus aurantiorugosus

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Flame Shield is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Flame Shield
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Pluteaceae
Genus	Auliscomys	Pluteus
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Pluteus aurantiorugosus

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Flame Shield

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Flame Shield
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Flame Shield

Habitat

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

Range

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