Arctic lemming vs burrawang

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Macrozamia heteromera

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arctic lemming burrawang
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Tracheophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Cycadopsida (Cycadopsida)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Cycadales (Cycadales)
Family Cricetidae Zamiaceae
Genus Dicrostonyx Macrozamia
Species Dicrostonyx torquatus Macrozamia heteromera

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

burrawang

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arctic lemming burrawang
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

burrawang

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.

burrawang

The Burrawang (Macrozamia heteromera) is a species in the genus Macrozamia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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