Bolivian Pericote vs pine aphid

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Cinara pineum

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while pine aphid is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	pine aphid
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Aphididae
Genus	Auliscomys	Cinara
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Cinara pineum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

pine aphid

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	pine aphid
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

pine aphid

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), and North America (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.