Amur Brown Lemming vs Dusky wireworm
Lemmus amurensis compared with Agriotes obscurus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amur Brown Lemming | Dusky wireworm |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Elateridae |
| Genus | Lemmus | Agriotes |
| Species | Lemmus amurensis | Agriotes obscurus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Amur Brown Lemming and Dusky wireworm share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Amur Brown Lemming
LC — Least ConcernDusky wireworm
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amur Brown Lemming | Dusky wireworm |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amur Brown Lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Dusky wireworm
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (5 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.
Dusky wireworm
No description available.
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