Arctic lemming vs Clarke s Vole
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Microtus clarkei
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | Clarke s Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (животные) | Animalia (животные) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (хордовые) | Chordata (хордовые) |
| Class same | Mammalia (млекопитающие) | Mammalia (млекопитающие) |
| Order same | Rodentia (грызуны) | Rodentia (грызуны) |
| Family same | Cricetidae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Microtus |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Microtus clarkei |
Evolutionary Relationship
Arctic lemming and Clarke s Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least ConcernClarke s Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | Clarke s Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Clarke s Vole
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.
Clarke s Vole
The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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