Least Philippine Apomys vs Lesser bilby

Apomys musculus compared with Macrotis leucura

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Lesser bilby is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Lesser bilby
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Thylacomyidae
Genus	Apomys	Macrotis
Species	Apomys musculus	Macrotis leucura

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Lesser bilby

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Lesser bilby
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser bilby

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.