Arctic lemming vs Oahu Oo

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Moho apicalis

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Oahu Oo is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Oahu Oo
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Mohoidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Moho
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Moho apicalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Oahu Oo

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Oahu Oo
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Oahu Oo

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.