Least Philippine Apomys vs Talaud Fruit Bat

Apomys musculus compared with Acerodon humilis

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Talaud Fruit Bat is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Talaud Fruit Bat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)
Genus	Apomys	Acerodon
Species	Apomys musculus	Acerodon humilis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Talaud Fruit Bat

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Talaud Fruit Bat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Talaud Fruit Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.