Halsbandlemming vs Nerz

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Mustela lutreola

Key Differences

• Halsbandlemming is Least Concern while Nerz is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Halsbandlemming	Nerz
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Mustela
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Mustela lutreola

Evolutionary Relationship

Halsbandlemming and Nerz share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Halsbandlemming

LC — Least Concern

Nerz

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Halsbandlemming	Nerz
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Halsbandlemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Nerz

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Halsbandlemming

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.