Arctic lemming vs Linda’s Glassfrog

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Nymphargus lindae

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Linda’s Glassfrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Linda’s Glassfrog
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	Centrolenidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Nymphargus
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Nymphargus lindae

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Linda’s Glassfrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Linda’s Glassfrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Linda’s Glassfrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Linda’s Glassfrog

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.