Arctic lemming vs l 'Otocyon

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Otocyon megalotis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	l 'Otocyon
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (carnivores)
Family	Cricetidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Otocyon
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Otocyon megalotis

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and l 'Otocyon share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

l 'Otocyon

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	l 'Otocyon
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

l 'Otocyon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Arctic lemming

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.

l 'Otocyon

The Bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis) is a species in the genus Otocyon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.