Alpine Salamander vs Arctic lemming

Salamandra atra compared with Dicrostonyx torquatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine 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 Salamandridae Cricetidae
Genus Salamandra Dicrostonyx
Species Salamandra atra Dicrostonyx torquatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alpine Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Salamander Arctic lemming
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Belgium.

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alpine Salamander

The Alpine Salamander (Salamandra atra) is a species in the genus Salamandra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Found in Belgium.

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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