Least Philippine Apomys vs Staph beetle

Apomys musculus compared with Tasgius globulifer

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Staph beetle is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Staph beetle
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Staphylinidae
Genus	Apomys	Tasgius
Species	Apomys musculus	Tasgius globulifer

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and Staph beetle share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Staph beetle

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Staph beetle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Staph beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.