Bolivian Pericote vs Plateau Frog

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Nanorana pleskei

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Plateau Frog is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Plateau Frog
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	Dicroglossidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Nanorana
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Nanorana pleskei

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Plateau Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Plateau Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Plateau Frog

Habitat

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

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.