Amur Brown Lemming vs Raposa
Lemmus amurensis compared with Vulpes vulpes
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amur Brown Lemming | Raposa |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (cordados) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class same | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Mammalia (mamíferos) |
| Order | Rodentia (Roedores) | Carnivora (carnívoros) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Genus | Lemmus | Vulpes (Foxes) |
| Species | Lemmus amurensis | Vulpes vulpes |
Evolutionary Relationship
Amur Brown Lemming and Raposa share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)
Conservation Status
Amur Brown Lemming
LC — Least ConcernRaposa
LC — Least ConcernTrend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amur Brown Lemming | Raposa |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Omnivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 5 years |
| Average Length | — | 70 cm |
| Average Weight | — | 6.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amur Brown Lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Raposa
Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.
Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).
Amur Brown Lemming
The Amur Brown Lemming (Lemmus amurensis) 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.
Raposa
A raposa-vermelha (Vulpes vulpes) e o carnivoro selvagem de distribuicao mais ampla da Terra. Colonizou habitats que vao da tundra artica a ambientes urbanos em todo o hemisferio norte e em areas onde foi introduzida na Australia. Reconhecida pela pelagem ruiva, o ventre branco e a cauda espessa. Omnivora altamente adaptavel, a raposa-vermelha come de tudo, de coelhos e campanhois a frutos e restos humanos. Comunica-se com mais de 40 vocalizacoes distintas.
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