Arctic lemming vs Holst's Frog

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Babina holsti

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Holst's Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Holst's Frog
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	Ranidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Babina
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Babina holsti

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Holst's Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Holst's Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Holst's Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Holst's Frog

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.