Algerian Iris vs Arctic lemming

Iris unguicularis compared with Dicrostonyx torquatus

Key Differences

• Algerian Iris is Not Evaluated while Arctic lemming is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Iris	Arctic lemming
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Iris	Dicrostonyx
Species	Iris unguicularis	Dicrostonyx torquatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Iris and Arctic lemming share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Algerian Iris

NE — Not Evaluated

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Iris	Arctic lemming
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (5 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Algerian Iris

The Algerian Iris (Iris unguicularis) is a species in the genus Iris. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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.