Allen's Buttercup vs Arctic lemming
Ranunculus allenii compared with Dicrostonyx torquatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Allen's Buttercup | Arctic lemming |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Ranunculales (Ranunculales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Ranunculus | Dicrostonyx |
| Species | Ranunculus allenii | Dicrostonyx torquatus |
Conservation Status
Allen's Buttercup
LC — Least ConcernArctic lemming
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Allen's Buttercup | Arctic lemming |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Allen's Buttercup
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada and Norway.
Arctic lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Allen's Buttercup
The Allen's Buttercup (Ranunculus allenii) is a species in the genus Ranunculus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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.
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