Least Philippine Apomys vs Lesser Chiruromys

Apomys musculus compared with Chiruromys vates

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Lesser Chiruromys
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 same	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Apomys	Chiruromys
Species	Apomys musculus	Chiruromys vates

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and Lesser Chiruromys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Muridae. (Mice & Rats)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Chiruromys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.