Bolivian Pericote vs Zorro de Campo Común

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Lycalopex vetulus

Key Differences

  • Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Zorro de Campo Común is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bolivian Pericote Zorro de Campo Común
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (cordados) Chordata (cordados)
Class same Mammalia (mamíferos) Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family Cricetidae Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus Auliscomys Lycalopex
Species Auliscomys boliviensis Lycalopex vetulus

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Zorro de Campo Común share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Zorro de Campo Común

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bolivian Pericote Zorro de Campo Común
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Zorro de Campo Común

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Zorro de Campo Común

No description available.

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