Arctic lemming vs Varied Triller

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Lalage leucomela

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Varied Triller
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Campephagidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Lalage
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Lalage leucomela

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Varied Triller

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Varied Triller
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Varied Triller

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.