Arctic lemming vs Savin

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Juniperus sabina

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Savin is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Savin
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Cricetidae	Cupressaceae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Juniperus
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Juniperus sabina

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Savin

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Savin
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Savin

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (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.