Bolivian Pericote vs Ruby Bolete

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Hortiboletus rubellus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Ruby Bolete
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Boletales (Boletales)
Family	Cricetidae	Boletaceae
Genus	Auliscomys	Hortiboletus
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Hortiboletus rubellus

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Ruby Bolete

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Ruby Bolete
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ruby Bolete

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, 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.