Arctic lemming vs Iwami Salamander

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Hynobius iwami

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Iwami Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Iwami Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Cricetidae	Hynobiidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Hynobius
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Hynobius iwami

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Iwami Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Iwami Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Iwami Salamander

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.