Least Philippine Apomys vs Matsutake

Apomys musculus compared with Tricholoma matsutake

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Matsutake is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Matsutake
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Tricholomataceae
Genus	Apomys	Tricholoma
Species	Apomys musculus	Tricholoma matsutake

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Matsutake

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Matsutake
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Matsutake

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

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