Bolivian Pericote vs Springtail

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Entomobrya marginata

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Entomobrya
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Entomobrya marginata

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Springtail

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (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.