Norway lemming vs Nubian Ibex

Lemmus lemmus compared with Capra nubiana

Key Differences

• Norway lemming is Least Concern while Nubian Ibex is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Norway lemming	Nubian Ibex
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Cricetidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Lemmus	Capra
Species	Lemmus lemmus	Capra nubiana

Evolutionary Relationship

Norway lemming and Nubian Ibex share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Norway lemming

LC — Least Concern

Nubian Ibex

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Norway lemming	Nubian Ibex
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Norway lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Nubian Ibex

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.