Chibchan water mouse vs Least Philippine Apomys

Chibchanomys orcesi compared with Apomys musculus

Key Differences

  • Chibchan water mouse is Data Deficient while Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Chibchan water mouse Least Philippine Apomys
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (mammifères) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same Rodentia (Rodents) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Cricetidae Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus Chibchanomys Apomys
Species Chibchanomys orcesi Apomys musculus

Evolutionary Relationship

Chibchan water mouse and Least Philippine Apomys share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Chibchan water mouse

DD — Data Deficient

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Chibchan water mouse Least Philippine Apomys
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chibchan water mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Chibchan water mouse

The Chibchan water mouse (Chibchanomys orcesi) is a species in the genus Chibchanomys. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Least Philippine Apomys

No description available.

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