Hyrcanian Field Mouse vs mulot gris

Apodemus hyrcanicus compared with Apodemus sylvaticus

Key Differences

• Hyrcanian Field Mouse is Near Threatened while mulot gris is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hyrcanian Field Mouse	mulot gris
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 same	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus same	Apodemus	Apodemus
Species	Apodemus hyrcanicus	Apodemus sylvaticus

Evolutionary Relationship

Hyrcanian Field Mouse and mulot gris share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Apodemus.

Conservation Status

Hyrcanian Field Mouse

NT — Near Threatened

mulot gris

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hyrcanian Field Mouse	mulot gris
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hyrcanian Field Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

mulot gris

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (11 countries).

mulot gris

wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.