Auliscomys pictus (Thomas 1884)

[Reithrodon] pictus Thomas 1884, Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond., 1884: 457.

Type Locality: Perú, Junín Dept., Junín, 13,700 ft (4176 m).

Vernacular Names: Colorful Pericote.

Synonyms: Auliscomys decoloratus (Osgood 1915) .

Distribution: High Andes, ca. 3500-4800 m, from C Perú (Ancash Dept.) to NW Bolivia (La Paz Dept.).

Conservation: IUCN – Lower Risk (lc).