Arctic lemming vs Cuenca nelson frog

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Ctenophryne aequatorialis

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Cuenca nelson frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Cuenca nelson 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	Microhylidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Ctenophryne
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Ctenophryne aequatorialis

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Cuenca nelson frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Cuenca nelson frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Cuenca nelson frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Cuenca nelson frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.