Bolivian Pericote vs European polecat

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Mustela putorius

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while European polecat is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	European polecat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Rodentia (Roedores)	Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Auliscomys	Mustela
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Mustela putorius

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and European polecat share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

European polecat

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	European polecat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

European polecat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable 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.

European polecat

O furão-europeu (Mustela putorius) está classificado como Vulnerável (VU) na Lista Vermelha da UICN. Enfrenta alto risco de ameaça no estado selvagem, com populações em declínio e crescente pressão sobre o habitat.