Bolivian Pericote vs Potto

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Perodicticus potto

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Potto
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Cricetidae	Lorisidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Perodicticus
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Perodicticus potto

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Potto

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Potto

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.