Least Philippine Apomys vs mountain hare

Apomys musculus compared with Lepus timidus

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while mountain hare is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	mountain hare
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)
Genus	Apomys	Lepus
Species	Apomys musculus	Lepus timidus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

mountain hare

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	mountain hare
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

mountain hare

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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