Least Philippine Apomys vs Variable Akodont

Apomys musculus compared with Akodon varius

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Variable Akodont is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Variable Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Apomys	Akodon
Species	Apomys musculus	Akodon varius

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and Variable Akodont share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Variable Akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Variable Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.