Bolivian Pericote vs Eurasian beaver

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Castor fiber

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Eurasian beaver is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Eurasian beaver
Kingdom same	Animalia (hayvan)	Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Kordalılar)	Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class same	Mammalia (memeliler)	Mammalia (memeliler)
Order same	Rodentia (kemiriciler)	Rodentia (kemiriciler)
Family	Cricetidae	Castoridae (Beavers)
Genus	Auliscomys	Castor (Beavers)
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Castor fiber

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Eurasian beaver share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (kemiriciler)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Eurasian beaver

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Eurasian beaver
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Eurasian beaver

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). 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.

Eurasian beaver

Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.