Least Philippine Apomys vs Talaud Bear Cuscus

Apomys musculus compared with Ailurops melanotis

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Talaud Bear Cuscus is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Talaud Bear Cuscus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Phalangeridae
Genus	Apomys	Ailurops
Species	Apomys musculus	Ailurops melanotis

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and Talaud Bear Cuscus share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Talaud Bear Cuscus

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Talaud Bear Cuscus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Talaud Bear Cuscus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.