Arctic lemming vs Grevy's zebra

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Equus grevyi

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Grevy's zebra is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Grevy's zebra
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)
Family	Cricetidae	Equidae (Horses & Zebras)
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Equus (Horses & Zebras)
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Equus grevyi

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Grevy's zebra share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Grevy's zebra

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Grevy's zebra
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Grevy's zebra

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.