Least Philippine Apomys vs Mérida Brocket

Apomys musculus compared with Mazama bricenii

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Mérida Brocket is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Mérida Brocket
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Cervidae (Deer)
Genus	Apomys	Mazama
Species	Apomys musculus	Mazama bricenii

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and Mérida Brocket share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Mérida Brocket

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Mérida Brocket
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mérida Brocket

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.