Arctic lemming vs brown lemming
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Lemmus trimucronatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | brown lemming |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (動物) | Animalia (動物) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (脊索動物) | Chordata (脊索動物) |
| Class same | Mammalia (哺乳類) | Mammalia (哺乳類) |
| Order same | Rodentia (ネズミ目) | Rodentia (ネズミ目) |
| Family same | Cricetidae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Lemmus |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Lemmus trimucronatus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Arctic lemming and brown lemming share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least Concernbrown lemming
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | brown lemming |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
brown lemming
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.
brown lemming
The Brown Lemming (Lemmus trimucronatus) is a species in the genus Lemmus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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