Least Philippine Apomys vs mulgara

Apomys musculus compared with Dasycercus cristicauda

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	mulgara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Dasyuridae
Genus	Apomys	Dasycercus
Species	Apomys musculus	Dasycercus cristicauda

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

mulgara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

mulgara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.