Duck barnacle vs Least Philippine Apomys

Lepas anatifera compared with Apomys musculus

Key Differences

• Duck barnacle is Not Evaluated while Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Duck barnacle	Least Philippine Apomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Maxillopoda (Maxillopoda)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Pedunculata (Pedunculata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Lepadidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Lepas	Apomys
Species	Lepas anatifera	Apomys musculus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Duck barnacle

NE — Not Evaluated

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Duck barnacle	Least Philippine Apomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Duck barnacle

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.