Bolivian Pericote vs Maple Slender

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Caloptilia semifascia

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Maple Slender is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Maple Slender
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Gracillariidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Caloptilia
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Caloptilia semifascia

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Maple Slender

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Maple Slender

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries).

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.