Least Philippine Apomys vs Variable Flying Fox

Apomys musculus compared with Pteropus hypomelanus

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Variable Flying Fox is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Variable Flying Fox
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	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)
Species	Apomys musculus	Pteropus hypomelanus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Variable Flying Fox

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Variable Flying Fox
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Flying Fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.