Abu Salamander vs Arctic lemming

Hynobius abuensis compared with Dicrostonyx torquatus

Key Differences

• Abu Salamander is Endangered while Arctic lemming is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Abu Salamander	Arctic lemming
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Hynobiidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hynobius	Dicrostonyx
Species	Hynobius abuensis	Dicrostonyx torquatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Abu Salamander and Arctic lemming share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Abu Salamander

EN — Endangered

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Abu Salamander	Arctic lemming
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abu Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Abu Salamander

The Abu Salamander (Hynobius abuensis) is a species in the genus Hynobius. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Habitat records describe it as occurring in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Arctic lemming

The Arctic lemming (Dicrostonyx torquatus) is a species in the genus Dicrostonyx. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.