Least Philippine Apomys vs Lesser Smoothcap

Apomys musculus compared with Atrichum angustatum

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Lesser Smoothcap is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Lesser Smoothcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Bryophyta
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Polytrichopsida (Polytrichopsida)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Polytrichales (Polytrichales)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Polytrichaceae
Genus	Apomys	Atrichum
Species	Apomys musculus	Atrichum angustatum

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Smoothcap

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Smoothcap

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.