American Emerald vs Arctic lemming
Cordulia shurtleffii compared with Dicrostonyx torquatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Emerald | Arctic lemming |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Corduliidae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Cordulia | Dicrostonyx |
| Species | Cordulia shurtleffii | Dicrostonyx torquatus |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Emerald and Arctic lemming share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American Emerald
LC — Least ConcernArctic lemming
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Emerald | Arctic lemming |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Emerald
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Arctic lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
American Emerald
The American Emerald (Cordulia shurtleffii) is a species in the genus Cordulia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. 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.
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