Bolivian Pericote vs Flea-frog

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Brachycephalus hermogenesi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Flea-frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Brachycephalidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Brachycephalus
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Brachycephalus hermogenesi

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Flea-frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Flea-frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Flea-frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Flea-frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.