Bolivian Pericote vs Ray

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Atlantoraja castelnaui

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Ray is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Arhynchobatidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Atlantoraja
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Atlantoraja castelnaui

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Ray

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ray

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.