Arctic lemming vs Yefen
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Fuirena umbellata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | Yefen |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (animal) | Plantae (plante) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (mammifères) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Fuirena |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Fuirena umbellata |
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least ConcernYefen
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | Yefen |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Yefen
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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.
Yefen
No description available.
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