Bolivian Pericote vs Yellow Domecap

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Calocybe chrysenteron

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Yellow Domecap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Yellow Domecap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Lyophyllaceae
Genus	Auliscomys	Calocybe
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Calocybe chrysenteron

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Yellow Domecap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Yellow Domecap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Yellow Domecap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Taiwan. Currently classified as 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.