Bolivian Pericote vs mulgara

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Dasycercus cristicauda

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while mulgara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	mulgara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)
Family	Cricetidae	Dasyuridae
Genus	Auliscomys	Dasycercus
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Dasycercus cristicauda

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

mulgara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	mulgara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

mulgara

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.