Arctic lemming vs Narrow-leafed Ash
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Fraxinus angustifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | Narrow-leafed Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Lamiales (Lamiales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Fraxinus |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Fraxinus angustifolia |
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least ConcernNarrow-leafed Ash
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | Narrow-leafed Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Narrow-leafed Ash
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Range
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus), Europe (6 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).
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.
Narrow-leafed Ash
No description available.
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