Dusky arion vs Lofty Pericote

Arion subfuscus compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Dusky arion is Data Deficient while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky arion	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Mollusca (Mollusks)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Arionidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Arion	Auliscomys
Species	Arion subfuscus	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky arion and Lofty Pericote share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dusky arion

DD — Data Deficient

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky arion	Lofty Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky arion

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Range

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

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.