Buru Babirusa vs Least Philippine Apomys

Babyrousa babyrussa compared with Apomys musculus

Key Differences

• Buru Babirusa is Vulnerable while Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Buru Babirusa	Least Philippine Apomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Suidae (Pigs)	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Babyrousa	Apomys
Species	Babyrousa babyrussa	Apomys musculus

Evolutionary Relationship

Buru Babirusa and Least Philippine Apomys share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Buru Babirusa

VU — Vulnerable

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Buru Babirusa	Least Philippine Apomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Buru Babirusa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Buru Babirusa

The Buru Babirusa (Babyrousa babyrussa) is a species in the genus Babyrousa. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.