Bolivian Pericote vs Variable Oysterling

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Crepidotus variabilis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Variable Oysterling
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Crepidotaceae
Genus	Auliscomys	Crepidotus
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Crepidotus variabilis

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Variable Oysterling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Variable Oysterling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Oysterling

Habitat

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

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.