Bolivian Pericote vs Weevil

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Sitona cylindricollis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Weevil
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Cricetidae	Curculionidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Sitona
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Sitona cylindricollis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Weevil

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Weevil

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Canada, 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.