Andaman Teal vs Arctic lemming

Anas albogularis compared with Dicrostonyx torquatus

Key Differences

• Andaman Teal is Vulnerable while Arctic lemming is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andaman Teal	Arctic lemming
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Anatidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Anas	Dicrostonyx
Species	Anas albogularis	Dicrostonyx torquatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andaman Teal

VU — Vulnerable

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andaman Teal	Arctic lemming
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andaman Teal

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Andaman Teal

The Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis) is a species in the genus Anas. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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.