Bolivian Pericote vs Fynbos Golden Mole

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Amblysomus corriae

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Fynbos Golden Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family	Cricetidae	Chrysochloridae
Genus	Auliscomys	Amblysomus
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Amblysomus corriae

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Fynbos Golden Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Fynbos Golden Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fynbos Golden Mole

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.