Large-eared Field Mouse vs Surf Scoter

Apodemus latronum compared with Melanitta perspicillata

Key Differences

• Large-eared Field Mouse is Least Concern while Surf Scoter is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large-eared Field Mouse	Surf Scoter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Anatidae
Genus	Apodemus	Melanitta
Species	Apodemus latronum	Melanitta perspicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

Large-eared Field Mouse and Surf Scoter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Large-eared Field Mouse

LC — Least Concern

Surf Scoter

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large-eared Field Mouse	Surf Scoter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large-eared Field Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Surf Scoter

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).