Arctic lemming vs Javan Cochoa

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Cochoa azurea

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Javan Cochoa is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Javan Cochoa
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Turdidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Cochoa
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Cochoa azurea

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Javan Cochoa

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Javan Cochoa
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Javan Cochoa

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.