Bolivian Pericote vs

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Hemiselmis anomala

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Cryptophyta
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Cryptophyceae (Cryptophyceae)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pyrenomonadales (Pyrenomonadales)
Family	Cricetidae	Chroomonadaceae
Genus	Auliscomys	Hemiselmis
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Hemiselmis anomala

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

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.

Hemiselmis anomala is a unicellular cryptomonad alga found in marine and estuarine environments, characterised by its asymmetric, kidney-shaped cell and two unequal flagella for swimming. It contains phycobilin pigments allowing photosynthesis and plays a role in marine and coastal primary production. Cryptomonads like this species are significant contributors to phytoplankton communities in diverse aquatic habitats.