Arctic lemming vs Nike's Squeaker

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Arthroleptis nikeae

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Nike's Squeaker is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Nike's Squeaker
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	Arthroleptidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Arthroleptis
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Arthroleptis nikeae

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Nike's Squeaker share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Nike's Squeaker

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Nike's Squeaker
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Nike's Squeaker

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.