Least Philippine Apomys vs Quartz Webcap

Apomys musculus compared with Cortinarius quarciticus

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Quartz Webcap is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Quartz Webcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Cortinariaceae
Genus	Apomys	Cortinarius
Species	Apomys musculus	Cortinarius quarciticus

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Quartz Webcap

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Quartz Webcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Quartz Webcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

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