Least Philippine Apomys vs pine vole

Apomys musculus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	pine vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Apomys	Microtus
Species	Apomys musculus	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.