Amami Goyo vs Arctic lemming

Pinus amamiana compared with Dicrostonyx torquatus

Key Differences

  • Amami Goyo is Endangered while Arctic lemming is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amami Goyo Arctic lemming
Kingdom Plantae (植物) Animalia (動物)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Chordata (脊索動物)
Class Pinopsida (マツ綱) Mammalia (哺乳類)
Order Pinales (マツ目) Rodentia (ネズミ目)
Family Pinaceae (Pine Family) Cricetidae
Genus Pinus (Pines) Dicrostonyx
Species Pinus amamiana Dicrostonyx torquatus

Conservation Status

Amami Goyo

EN — Endangered

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amami Goyo Arctic lemming
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amami Goyo

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Amami Goyo

The Amami Pine (Pinus amamiana) is a species in the genus Pinus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

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.

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