Least Philippine Apomys vs San’in Salamander

Apomys musculus compared with Hynobius setoi

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while San’in Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	San’in Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Hynobiidae
Genus	Apomys	Hynobius
Species	Apomys musculus	Hynobius setoi

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and San’in Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

San’in Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	San’in Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

San’in Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.