Arctic lemming vs Springtail

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Entomobrya albocincta

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Entomobrya
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Entomobrya albocincta

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Springtail

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 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.