Arctic lemming vs Longnose skate

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Dentiraja confusa

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Longnose skate is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Longnose skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Rajidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Dentiraja
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Dentiraja confusa

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Longnose skate

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Longnose skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Longnose skate

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.