Arctic lemming vs Poison devil's-pepper
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Rauvolfia vomitoria
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | Poison devil's-pepper |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Gentianales (Gentianales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Rauvolfia |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Rauvolfia vomitoria |
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least ConcernPoison devil's-pepper
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | Poison devil's-pepper |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Poison devil's-pepper
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Range
Distributed across Cameroon and United States.
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.
Poison devil's-pepper
No description available.
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