Amur Brown Lemming vs August-Lily

Lemmus amurensis compared with Hosta plantaginea

Key Differences

  • Amur Brown Lemming is Least Concern while August-Lily is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amur Brown Lemming August-Lily
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family Cricetidae Asparagaceae
Genus Lemmus Hosta
Species Lemmus amurensis Hosta plantaginea

Conservation Status

Amur Brown Lemming

LC — Least Concern

August-Lily

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amur Brown Lemming August-Lily
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amur Brown Lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

August-Lily

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Amur Brown Lemming

The Amur Brown Lemming (Lemmus amurensis) is a species in the genus Lemmus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

August-Lily

The August-Lily (Hosta plantaginea) is a species in the genus Hosta. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

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