Arctic lemming vs Species code: Hs
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Halophila stipulacea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Alismatales (Alismatales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Halophila |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Halophila stipulacea |
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least ConcernSpecies code: Hs
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | Species code: Hs |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Species code: Hs
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Libya, Tunisia), Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines).
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.
Species code: Hs
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