Arctic lemming vs Grand Hapalémur

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Prolemur simus

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Grand Hapalémur is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Grand Hapalémur
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Cricetidae	Lemuridae (Lemurs)
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Prolemur
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Prolemur simus

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Grand Hapalémur share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Grand Hapalémur

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Grand Hapalémur
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Grand Hapalémur

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.