Arctic lemming vs Sarcelle de Bernier

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Anas bernieri

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Sarcelle de Bernier is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Sarcelle de Bernier
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Aves (oiseau)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Anatidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Anas
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Anas bernieri

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Sarcelle de Bernier share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Sarcelle de Bernier

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Sarcelle de Bernier
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sarcelle de Bernier

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Sarcelle de Bernier

The Bernier's Teal (Anas bernieri) is a species in the genus Anas. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.