Bolivian Pericote vs Fossa

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Cryptoprocta ferox

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Fossa is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Fossa
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Eupleridae
Genus	Auliscomys	Cryptoprocta
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Cryptoprocta ferox

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Fossa share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Fossa

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Fossa
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fossa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.