Bolivian Pericote vs Freckled Webcap

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Cortinarius spilomeus

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Freckled Webcap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Freckled Webcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Cortinariaceae
Genus	Auliscomys	Cortinarius
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Cortinarius spilomeus

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Freckled Webcap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Freckled Webcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Freckled Webcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across 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.