Least Philippine Apomys vs Redhead

Apomys musculus compared with Aythya americana

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Redhead is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Redhead
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Anatidae
Genus	Apomys	Aythya
Species	Apomys musculus	Aythya americana

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and Redhead share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Redhead

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Redhead

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).

Redhead

Redhead (Aythya americana) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.