Norway lemming vs Popayán Thomasomys

Lemmus lemmus compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Norway lemming is Least Concern while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Norway lemming	Popayán Thomasomys
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	Lemmus	Thomasomys
Species	Lemmus lemmus	Thomasomys popayanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Norway lemming and Popayán Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Norway lemming

LC — Least Concern

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Norway lemming	Popayán Thomasomys
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.

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.