Arctic lemming vs Calamian Deer

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Axis calamianensis

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Calamian Deer is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Calamian Deer
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Cricetidae	Cervidae (Deer)
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Axis
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Axis calamianensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Calamian Deer share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Calamian Deer

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Calamian Deer
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Calamian Deer

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Calamian Deer

The Calamian Deer (Axis calamianensis) is a species in the genus Axis. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.