Arctic lemming vs Harris' Sparrow

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Zonotrichia querula

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Harris' Sparrow is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Harris' Sparrow
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Passerellidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Zonotrichia
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Zonotrichia querula

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Harris' Sparrow share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Harris' Sparrow

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Harris' Sparrow
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Harris' Sparrow

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Norway and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.