Least Philippine Apomys vs Taruca

Apomys musculus compared with Hippocamelus antisensis

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Taruca is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Taruca
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Cervidae (Deer)
Genus	Apomys	Hippocamelus
Species	Apomys musculus	Hippocamelus antisensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Taruca

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Taruca
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Taruca

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.