Apomys insignis Mearns 1905

Apomys insignis Mearns 1905, Proc. U. S. Natl. Mus ., 28: 459.

Type Locality: Philippines, S Mindanao Isl, Mt Apo, 6000 ft (1830 m).

Vernacular Names: Mindanao Montane Forest Apomys.

Synonyms: Apomys bardus Miller 1910 .

Distribution: Endemic to the Greater Mindanao Faunal Region from islands of Dinagat and Mindanao in primary and secondary forests, 900-2800 m (Heaney et al., 1998).

Conservation: IUCN – Lower Risk (lc).

Discussion: Included within Apomys abrae hylocetes Group by Musser (1982 b), who explained why bardus is a synonym. See account of A. hylocetes .