Arctic lemming vs Lesser Nothura

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Nothura minor

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Lesser Nothura is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Lesser Nothura
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Tinamiformes (Tinamiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Tinamidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Nothura
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Nothura minor

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Nothura

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Lesser Nothura
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Nothura

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.