Arctic lemming vs Brilliant-thighed poison frog
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Allobates femoralis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | Brilliant-thighed poison frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Aromobatidae |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Allobates |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Allobates femoralis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Arctic lemming and Brilliant-thighed poison frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least ConcernBrilliant-thighed poison frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | Brilliant-thighed poison frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Brilliant-thighed poison frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Venezuela.
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.
Brilliant-thighed poison frog
The Brilliant-thighed poison frog (Allobates femoralis) is a species in the genus Allobates. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
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