Least Philippine Apomys vs lechwe

Apomys musculus compared with Kobus leche

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while lechwe is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	lechwe
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Apomys	Kobus
Species	Apomys musculus	Kobus leche

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and lechwe share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

lechwe

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	lechwe
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

lechwe

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, South Africa, and United Kingdom. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.