Arctic lemming vs Large Mindoro Apomys

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Apomys gracilirostris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arctic lemming Large Mindoro Apomys
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same Rodentia (Rodents) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Cricetidae Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus Dicrostonyx Apomys
Species Dicrostonyx torquatus Apomys gracilirostris

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Large Mindoro Apomys share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Large Mindoro Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arctic lemming Large Mindoro Apomys
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Large Mindoro Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Large Mindoro Apomys

No description available.

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