Arctic lemming vs Chinese Elm
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Ulmus pumila
Key Differences
- Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Chinese Elm is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | Chinese Elm |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Rosales (Roses & Allies) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Ulmaceae |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Ulmus |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Ulmus pumila |
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least ConcernChinese Elm
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | Chinese Elm |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Chinese Elm
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).
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.
Chinese Elm
The Chinese Elm (Ulmus pumila) is a species in the genus Ulmus. Native to Argentina, Canada, Estonia, Hungary, and Italy.
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