Bolivian Pericote vs Hog badger

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Arctonyx collaris

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Hog badger is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Hog badger
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	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Auliscomys	Arctonyx
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Arctonyx collaris

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Hog badger

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hog badger

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.