Least Philippine Apomys vs Lime Cosmet

Apomys musculus compared with Chrysoclista linneela

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Lime Cosmet is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Lime Cosmet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Elachistidae
Genus	Apomys	Chrysoclista
Species	Apomys musculus	Chrysoclista linneela

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and Lime Cosmet share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Lime Cosmet

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Lime Cosmet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lime Cosmet

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.