Cantharid beetle vs Least Philippine Apomys

Cantharis nigra compared with Apomys musculus

Key Differences

• Cantharid beetle is Near Threatened while Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cantharid beetle	Least Philippine Apomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cantharidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Cantharis	Apomys
Species	Cantharis nigra	Apomys musculus

Evolutionary Relationship

Cantharid beetle and Least Philippine Apomys share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Cantharid beetle

NT — Near Threatened

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cantharid beetle	Least Philippine Apomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cantharid beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Cantharid beetle

The Cantharid beetle (Cantharis nigra) is a species in the genus Cantharis. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.