Arctic lemming vs False Saffron Milkcap

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Lactarius deterrimus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arctic lemming False Saffron Milkcap
Kingdom Animalia (hewan) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (mamalia) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (hewan pengerat) Russulales (Russulales)
Family Cricetidae Russulaceae
Genus Dicrostonyx Lactarius
Species Dicrostonyx torquatus Lactarius deterrimus

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

False Saffron Milkcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arctic lemming False Saffron Milkcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

False Saffron Milkcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

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.

False Saffron Milkcap

No description available.

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