Arctic lemming vs La Selle Dusky Frog

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Eleutherodactylus jugans

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while La Selle Dusky Frog is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	La Selle Dusky 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	Eleutherodactylidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Eleutherodactylus
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Eleutherodactylus jugans

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and La Selle Dusky Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

La Selle Dusky Frog

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	La Selle Dusky Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

La Selle Dusky 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.