Arctic lemming vs Nyctale des Bermudes

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Aegolius gradyi

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Nyctale des Bermudes is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Nyctale des Bermudes
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Aves (oiseau)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Strigiformes (Owls)
Family	Cricetidae	Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Aegolius
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Aegolius gradyi

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Nyctale des Bermudes share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Nyctale des Bermudes

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Nyctale des Bermudes
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Nyctale des Bermudes

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.

Nyctale des Bermudes

The Bermuda Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius gradyi) is a species in the genus Aegolius. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.