Least Philippine Apomys vs Lesser devilray

Apomys musculus compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Lesser devilray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Myliobatidae
Genus	Apomys	Mobula
Species	Apomys musculus	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and Lesser devilray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser devilray