Arctic lemming vs

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Bolbitius coprophilus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arctic lemming
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (cordados) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (mamíferos) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Roedores) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Bolbitiaceae
Genus Dicrostonyx Bolbitius
Species Dicrostonyx torquatus Bolbitius coprophilus

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arctic lemming
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (9 countries).

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.

The Bolbitius Coprophilus (Bolbitius coprophilus) is a species in the genus Bolbitius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

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