Least Philippine Apomys vs Ornate Cuscus

Apomys musculus compared with Phalanger ornatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Ornate Cuscus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Phalangeridae
Genus	Apomys	Phalanger
Species	Apomys musculus	Phalanger ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Ornate Cuscus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Ornate Cuscus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ornate Cuscus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.