Arctic lemming vs Running mountaingrass
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Oplismenus compositus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | Running mountaingrass |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Oplismenus |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Oplismenus compositus |
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least ConcernRunning mountaingrass
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | Running mountaingrass |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Running mountaingrass
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Asia (Indonesia, Taiwan), Europe (France, United Kingdom), North America (Guatemala, Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (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.
Running mountaingrass
No description available.
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