Arctic lemming vs Bald brome
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Bromus racemosus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | Bald brome |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Bromus |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Bromus racemosus |
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least ConcernBald brome
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | Bald brome |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Bald brome
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).
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.
Bald brome
The Bald brome (Bromus racemosus) is a species in the genus Bromus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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