Least Philippine Apomys vs Margay

Apomys musculus compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (carnivores)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Apomys	Leopardus
Species	Apomys musculus	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and Margay share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.