Dusky melanomys vs Taiwan Field Mouse

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Apodemus semotus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	Taiwan Field Mouse
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cricetidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Melanomys	Apodemus
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Apodemus semotus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky melanomys and Taiwan Field Mouse share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Taiwan Field Mouse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	Taiwan Field Mouse
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky melanomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Taiwan Field Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.