Least Philippine Apomys vs Rough ray

Apomys musculus compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Rough ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Rough ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Rajidae
Genus	Apomys	Raja
Species	Apomys musculus	Raja radula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Rough ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Rough ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rough ray