Arctic lemming vs Reunion Harrier

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Circus maillardi

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Reunion Harrier is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Reunion Harrier
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Cricetidae	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Circus
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Circus maillardi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Reunion Harrier

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Reunion Harrier
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reunion Harrier

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.