Apomys
Encyclopedia
Apomys is a genus of rodent
endemic to the Philippines
. Mice belonging to this genus are generally called Philippine forest mice and can be found on most islands of the Philippines
except in Palawan, the Sulu Archipelago, and the Batanes and Babuyan group of islands.
Apomys mice weigh from 18g to 128g. The tail is longer or nearly equal the length of the head and body. The soft and thick fur of these mice is darker on the back while the front fur is paler, often nearly white with a moderate orange yellow wash. The hind feet are moderately long and narrow, have six plantar pads, and have digits 2–4 notably longer than digit 5 and the hallux. All species have two pairs of inguinal mammae.
Rodent
Rodentia is an order of mammals also known as rodents, characterised by two continuously growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws which must be kept short by gnawing....
endemic to the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. Mice belonging to this genus are generally called Philippine forest mice and can be found on most islands of the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
except in Palawan, the Sulu Archipelago, and the Batanes and Babuyan group of islands.
Apomys mice weigh from 18g to 128g. The tail is longer or nearly equal the length of the head and body. The soft and thick fur of these mice is darker on the back while the front fur is paler, often nearly white with a moderate orange yellow wash. The hind feet are moderately long and narrow, have six plantar pads, and have digits 2–4 notably longer than digit 5 and the hallux. All species have two pairs of inguinal mammae.
Species
Genus Apomys- Luzon Cordillera Forest MouseLuzon Cordillera Forest MouseThe Luzon Cordillera Forest Mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in the Philippines.-References:* Rodent Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 19 July 2007....
, Apomys abrae Sanborn, 1952 - Camiguin Forest Mouse, Apomys camiguinensis Heaney & Tabaranza, 2006
- Luzon Montane Forest MouseLuzon Montane Forest MouseThe Luzon Montane Forest Mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae, from the genus Apomys.It occurs only in the Philippines, where it has been found on the large northern island Luzon . It is most closely related to the Large Mindoro Forest Mouse, which occurs on Mindoro...
, Apomys datae Meyer, 1899 - Large Mindoro Forest MouseLarge Mindoro Forest MouseThe Large Mindoro Forest Mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae, from the genus Apomys. It is found only in the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. The Large Mindoro Forest Mouse is a large mouse with large feet, a long tail and an elongated...
, Apomys gracilirostris Ruedas, 1995 - Mount Apo Forest Mouse, Apomys hylocoetes Mearns, 1905
- Mindanao Montane Forest MouseMindanao Montane Forest MouseThe Mindanao Montane Forest Mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in the Philippines.-References:* Heaney, L. 1996. . Downloaded on 19 July 2007....
, Apomys insignis Mearns, 1905 - Mindanao Lowland Forest MouseMindanao Lowland Forest MouseThe Mindanao Lowland Forest Mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in the Philippines.-References:* Baillie, J. 1996. . Downloaded on 19 July 2007....
, Apomys littoralis Sanborn, 1952 - Small Luzon Forest MouseSmall Luzon Forest MouseThe Small Luzon Forest Mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in the Philippines.-References:* Baillie, J. 1996. . Downloaded on 19 July 2007....
, Apomys microdon Hollister, 1913 - Least Forest MouseLeast Forest MouseThe Least Forest Mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in the Philippines....
, Apomys musculus Miller, 1911 - Long-nosed Luzon Forest MouseLong-nosed Luzon Forest MouseThe Long-nosed Luzon Forest Mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in the Philippines.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
, Apomys sacobianus Johnson, 1962