Arctic lemming vs Spring Peeper

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Pseudacris crucifer

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Spring Peeper
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	Hylidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Pseudacris
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Pseudacris crucifer

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Spring Peeper

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Spring Peeper
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spring Peeper

Habitat

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

Range

Found in 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.