Least Philippine Apomys vs Teosinte

Apomys musculus compared with Zea luxurians

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Teosinte
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Poales (Grasses)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus	Apomys	Zea
Species	Apomys musculus	Zea luxurians

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Teosinte

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Teosinte

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.