Large Japanese Field Mouse vs Variable Akodont

Apodemus speciosus compared with Akodon varius

Key Differences

• Large Japanese Field Mouse is Least Concern while Variable Akodont is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Japanese Field Mouse	Variable Akodont
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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Apodemus	Akodon
Species	Apodemus speciosus	Akodon varius

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Japanese Field Mouse and Variable Akodont share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Large Japanese Field Mouse

LC — Least Concern

Variable Akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Japanese Field Mouse	Variable Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Japanese Field Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.