Large Luzon Carpomys vs Philippine Duck

Carpomys melanurus compared with Anas luzonica

Key Differences

• Large Luzon Carpomys is Data Deficient while Philippine Duck is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Luzon Carpomys	Philippine Duck
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	Carpomys	Anas
Species	Carpomys melanurus	Anas luzonica

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Luzon Carpomys and Philippine Duck share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Large Luzon Carpomys

DD — Data Deficient

Philippine Duck

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Luzon Carpomys	Philippine Duck
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Luzon Carpomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Philippine Duck

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Philippine Duck

Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.