Bolivian Pericote vs Orange Disco

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Aleurodiscus amorphus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bolivian Pericote Orange Disco
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Russulales (Russulales)
Family Cricetidae Stereaceae
Genus Auliscomys Aleurodiscus
Species Auliscomys boliviensis Aleurodiscus amorphus

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Orange Disco

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bolivian Pericote Orange Disco
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Orange Disco

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Taiwan, and United States.

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.

Orange Disco

No description available.

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