Bolivian Pericote vs Flea beetle

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Psylliodes cucullatus

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Flea beetle is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Flea beetle
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Cricetidae	Chrysomelidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Psylliodes
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Psylliodes cucullatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Flea beetle

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Flea beetle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Flea beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.