Bolivian Pericote vs Honeysuckle Dwarf

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Perittia obscurepunctella

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Honeysuckle Dwarf is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Honeysuckle Dwarf
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Elachistidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Perittia
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Perittia obscurepunctella

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Honeysuckle Dwarf share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Honeysuckle Dwarf

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Honeysuckle Dwarf

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable 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.