Big Astragalus vs Least Philippine Apomys

Astragalus magnificus compared with Apomys musculus

Key Differences

• Big Astragalus is Critically Endangered while Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Big Astragalus	Least Philippine Apomys
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Fabales (Legumes & Allies)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Fabaceae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Astragalus	Apomys
Species	Astragalus magnificus	Apomys musculus

Conservation Status

Big Astragalus

CR — Critically Endangered

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Big Astragalus	Least Philippine Apomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Big Astragalus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Big Astragalus

The Big Astragalus (Astragalus magnificus) is a species in the genus Astragalus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.