Bolivian Pericote vs Golden Thomasomys

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Thomasomys aureus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Golden Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Thomasomys
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Thomasomys aureus

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Golden Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Golden Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

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.