Arctic lemming vs Phallic Catshark

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Galeus priapus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Phallic Catshark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family	Cricetidae	Scyliorhinidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Galeus
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Galeus priapus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Phallic Catshark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Phallic Catshark
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Phallic Catshark

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

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.