Bolivian Pericote vs Rata-arrocera de Coues

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Oryzomys couesi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Rata-arrocera de Coues
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Oryzomys
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Oryzomys couesi

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Rata-arrocera de Coues share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Rata-arrocera de Coues

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Rata-arrocera de Coues
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rata-arrocera de Coues

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

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.