Arctic lemming vs Gray Treefrog

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Dryophytes versicolor

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arctic lemming Gray Treefrog
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 Hylidae
Genus Dicrostonyx Dryophytes
Species Dicrostonyx torquatus Dryophytes versicolor

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Gray Treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arctic lemming Gray Treefrog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Gray Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

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.

Gray Treefrog

No description available.

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