Luzon Cordillera Apomys vs Western Dwarf Squirrel

Apomys abrae compared with Microsciurus mimulus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Luzon Cordillera Apomys	Western Dwarf Squirrel
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)	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Apomys	Microsciurus
Species	Apomys abrae	Microsciurus mimulus

Evolutionary Relationship

Luzon Cordillera Apomys and Western Dwarf Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Luzon Cordillera Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Western Dwarf Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Luzon Cordillera Apomys	Western Dwarf Squirrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Luzon Cordillera Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Western Dwarf Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.