Arctic lemming vs Campagnol De Cabrera

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Microtus cabrerae

Key Differences

  • Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Campagnol De Cabrera is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arctic lemming Campagnol De Cabrera
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (mammifères) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same Rodentia (Rodents) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same Cricetidae Cricetidae
Genus Dicrostonyx Microtus
Species Dicrostonyx torquatus Microtus cabrerae

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Campagnol De Cabrera share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Campagnol De Cabrera

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arctic lemming Campagnol De Cabrera
Diet — —
Average Lifespan — —
Average Length — —
Average Weight — —

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Campagnol De Cabrera

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.

Campagnol De Cabrera

The Cabrera s Vole (Microtus cabrerae) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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