Bolivian Pericote vs Jalapan Vole

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Microtus quasiater

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Jalapan Vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Jalapan Vole
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	Microtus
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Microtus quasiater

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Jalapan Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Jalapan Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Jalapan Vole

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.