Dodder Astragalus vs Least Philippine Apomys

Astragalus cuscutae compared with Apomys musculus

Key Differences

• Dodder Astragalus is Endangered while Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dodder 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 cuscutae	Apomys musculus

Conservation Status

Dodder Astragalus

EN — Endangered

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dodder 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.