Least Philippine Apomys vs scurvy-grass

Apomys musculus compared with Cochlearia officinalis

Key Differences

  • Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while scurvy-grass is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Least Philippine Apomys scurvy-grass
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Brassicales (Brassicales)
Family Muridae (Mice & Rats) Brassicaceae
Genus Apomys Cochlearia
Species Apomys musculus Cochlearia officinalis

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

scurvy-grass

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Least Philippine Apomys scurvy-grass
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

scurvy-grass

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Least Philippine Apomys

No description available.

scurvy-grass

No description available.

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