Arctic lemming vs kaphal

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Nageia nagi

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while kaphal is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	kaphal
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Cricetidae	Podocarpaceae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Nageia
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Nageia nagi

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

kaphal

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	kaphal
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

kaphal

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Taiwan. 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.