Arctic lemming vs Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Allocebus trichotis

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Cricetidae	Cheirogaleidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Allocebus
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Allocebus trichotis

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur

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.