Bolivian Pericote vs Leightons linsang

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Poiana leightoni

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Leightons linsang is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Leightons linsang
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	Viverridae
Genus	Auliscomys	Poiana
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Poiana leightoni

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Leightons linsang
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Leightons linsang

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.