Arctic lemming vs Ward's Trogon

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Harpactes wardi

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Ward's Trogon is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Ward's Trogon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Trogoniformes (Trogoniformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Trogonidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Harpactes
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Harpactes wardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Ward's Trogon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Ward's Trogon

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Ward's Trogon
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ward's Trogon

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.