Dusky melanomys vs Norway lemming

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Lemmus lemmus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	Norway lemming
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Melanomys	Lemmus
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Lemmus lemmus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky melanomys and Norway lemming share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Norway lemming

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	Norway lemming
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky melanomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Norway lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.