Arctic lemming vs Golden Toad

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Incilius periglenes

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Golden Toad is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Golden 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	Incilius
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Incilius periglenes

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Golden Toad

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Golden Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Golden 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.