Least Philippine Apomys vs mullein wave

Apomys musculus compared with Scopula marginepunctata

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while mullein wave is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	mullein wave
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Geometridae
Genus	Apomys	Scopula
Species	Apomys musculus	Scopula marginepunctata

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and mullein wave share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

mullein wave

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	mullein wave
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

mullein wave

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.