Arctic lemming vs northern red currant
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Ribes spicatum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | northern red currant |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Saxifragales (Saxifragales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Grossulariaceae |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Ribes |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Ribes spicatum |
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least Concernnorthern red currant
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | northern red currant |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
northern red currant
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Range
Found across Europe (14 countries).
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.
northern red currant
No description available.
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