Least Philippine Apomys vs Mottled dung beetle

Apomys musculus compared with Onthophagus nuchicornis

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Mottled dung beetle is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Mottled dung beetle
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Scarabaeidae
Genus	Apomys	Onthophagus
Species	Apomys musculus	Onthophagus nuchicornis

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and Mottled dung beetle share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Mottled dung beetle

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Mottled dung beetle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mottled dung beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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