Rata de Campo vs brown lemming
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Lemmus trimucronatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Rata de Campo | brown lemming |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (cordados) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class same | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Mammalia (mamíferos) |
| Order same | Rodentia (Rodents) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family same | Cricetidae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Lemmus |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Lemmus trimucronatus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Rata de Campo and brown lemming share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.
Conservation Status
Rata de Campo
LC — Least Concernbrown lemming
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Rata de Campo | brown lemming |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Rata de Campo
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
brown lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Rata de Campo
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.
brown lemming
The Brown Lemming (Lemmus trimucronatus) is a species in the genus Lemmus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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