Least Philippine Apomys vs Leightons linsang

Apomys musculus compared with Poiana leightoni

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Leightons linsang is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Leightons linsang
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Viverridae
Genus	Apomys	Poiana
Species	Apomys musculus	Poiana leightoni

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Leightons linsang
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.