Bolivian Pericote vs Merida Treefrog

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Dendropsophus meridensis

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Merida Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Merida Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Hylidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Dendropsophus
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Dendropsophus meridensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Merida Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Merida Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Merida Treefrog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered 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.