Arctic lemming vs zarro-americano

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Aythya americana

Key Differences

  • Arctic lemming is Least Concern while zarro-americano is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arctic lemming zarro-americano
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (cordados) Chordata (cordados)
Class Mammalia (mamíferos) Aves (ave)
Order Rodentia (Roedores) Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family Cricetidae Anatidae
Genus Dicrostonyx Aythya
Species Dicrostonyx torquatus Aythya americana

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and zarro-americano share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

zarro-americano

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arctic lemming zarro-americano
Diet — —
Average Lifespan — —
Average Length — —
Average Weight — —

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

zarro-americano

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).

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.

zarro-americano

O mergulhao-cabecudo (Aythya americana) esta classificado como Nao Avaliado (NE) na Lista Vermelha da UICN. Ainda nao foi avaliado segundo os criterios da Lista Vermelha da UICN. Seu estado de conservacao ainda precisa ser determinado.

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