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