Arctic lemming vs California alder

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Alnus rhombifolia

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arctic lemming California alder
Kingdom Animalia (hewan) Plantae (tumbuhan)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (mamalia) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (hewan pengerat) Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family Cricetidae Betulaceae
Genus Dicrostonyx Alnus
Species Dicrostonyx torquatus Alnus rhombifolia

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

California alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arctic lemming California alder
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

California alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Canada.

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.

California alder

The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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