Arctic lemming vs Eichwald's Toad

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Bufo eichwaldi

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Eichwald's Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Eichwald's Toad
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	Bufonidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Bufo
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Bufo eichwaldi

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Eichwald's Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Eichwald's Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Eichwald's Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Eichwald's Toad

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.