Arctic lemming vs David’s Angel Shark

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Squatina david

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while David’s Angel Shark is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	David’s Angel Shark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Squatinidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Squatina
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Squatina david

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and David’s Angel Shark share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

David’s Angel Shark

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	David’s Angel Shark
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

David’s Angel Shark

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.