Least Philippine Apomys vs Rato de Espinho

Apomys musculus compared with Carterodon sulcidens

Key Differences

• Least Philippine Apomys is Least Concern while Rato de Espinho is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Least Philippine Apomys	Rato de Espinho
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order same	Rodentia (Roedores)	Rodentia (Roedores)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Echimyidae
Genus	Apomys	Carterodon
Species	Apomys musculus	Carterodon sulcidens

Evolutionary Relationship

Least Philippine Apomys and Rato de Espinho share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Roedores)

Conservation Status

Least Philippine Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Rato de Espinho

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Least Philippine Apomys	Rato de Espinho
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Least Philippine Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rato de Espinho

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.