Arctic lemming vs Masters' Larch

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Larix mastersiana

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Masters' Larch is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Masters' Larch
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Cricetidae	Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Larix
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Larix mastersiana

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Masters' Larch

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Masters' Larch
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Masters' Larch

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

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.