vs Least Philippine Apomys

Hydropus trichoderma compared with Apomys musculus

Key Differences

  • is Endangered while Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Least Philippine Apomys
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Mycenaceae Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus Hydropus Apomys
Species Hydropus trichoderma Apomys musculus

Conservation Status

EN — Endangered

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Least Philippine Apomys
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hydropus trichoderma is a small, saprotrophic mushroom with a delicate, slender stipe and a pale, convex cap that grows on decaying woody debris in forest habitats. It is recorded from temperate European forests and contributes to wood decomposition in woodland ecosystems. Its Endangered status reflects rarity and the decline of undisturbed, mature forest with adequate deadwood.

Least Philippine Apomys

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