Bolivian Pericote vs Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Cheirogaleus sibreei

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur
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	Cheirogaleidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Cheirogaleus
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Cheirogaleus sibreei

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur

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.