Dotted Ermel vs Luzon Cordillera Apomys

Ethmia dodecea compared with Apomys abrae

Key Differences

• Dotted Ermel is Extinct while Luzon Cordillera Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dotted Ermel	Luzon Cordillera Apomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Ethmiidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Ethmia	Apomys
Species	Ethmia dodecea	Apomys abrae

Evolutionary Relationship

Dotted Ermel and Luzon Cordillera Apomys share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dotted Ermel

EX — Extinct

Luzon Cordillera Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dotted Ermel	Luzon Cordillera Apomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dotted Ermel

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden.

Luzon Cordillera Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.