Bolivian Pericote vs Rusty-spotted genet

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Genetta maculata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Rusty-spotted genet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Viverridae
Genus	Auliscomys	Genetta
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Genetta maculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Rusty-spotted genet share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Rusty-spotted genet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Rusty-spotted genet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rusty-spotted genet

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.