Arctic lemming vs Robber Frog

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Craugastor raniformis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arctic lemming Robber Frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Cricetidae Craugastoridae
Genus Dicrostonyx Craugastor
Species Dicrostonyx torquatus Craugastor raniformis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Robber Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arctic lemming Robber Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Robber Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Colombia.

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.

Robber Frog

No description available.

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