Brown Ear vs Least Philippine Apomys

Otidea cochleata compared with Apomys musculus

Key Differences

  • Brown Ear is Vulnerable while Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Brown Ear Least Philippine Apomys
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Pezizales (Pezizales) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Otideaceae Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus Otidea Apomys
Species Otidea cochleata Apomys musculus

Conservation Status

Brown Ear

VU — Vulnerable

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brown Ear Least Philippine Apomys
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brown Ear

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Brown Ear

The Brown Ear (Otidea cochleata) is a species in the genus Otidea. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Least Philippine Apomys

No description available.

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