Arctic lemming vs Odedi

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Horornis haddeni

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Odedi is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Odedi
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Cettiidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Horornis
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Horornis haddeni

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Odedi

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Odedi
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Odedi

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.