Arctic lemming vs Upland midget
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Phyllonorycter junoniella
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | Upland midget |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Gracillariidae |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Phyllonorycter |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Phyllonorycter junoniella |
Evolutionary Relationship
Arctic lemming and Upland midget share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least ConcernUpland midget
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | Upland midget |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Upland midget
Habitat
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Range
Found across Asia (Japan) and Europe (5 countries).
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.
Upland midget
No description available.
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