Bolivian Pericote vs Smooth hound

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Triakis maculata

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Smooth hound is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Smooth hound
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family	Cricetidae	Triakidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Triakis
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Triakis maculata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Smooth hound

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Smooth hound
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smooth hound

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Range

Found in Chile. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.