Norway lemming

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Rodentia (อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)

Family

Cricetidae

Genus

Lemmus

Species

Lemmus lemmus (Norway lemming)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Leming de Tundra

French Lemming des Toundras

German Berglemming

Similar Species in Lemmus

Amur Brown Lemming

Lemmus amurensis

Least Concern

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Siberian brown lemming

Lemmus sibiricus

Least Concern

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brown lemming

Lemmus trimucronatus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Norway lemming?

The scientific name of Norway lemming is Lemmus lemmus. It belongs to the genus Lemmus.

What is the conservation status of Norway lemming?

Norway lemming (Lemmus lemmus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Norway lemming live?

Norway lemming is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.

What family does Norway lemming belong to?

Norway lemming (Lemmus lemmus) belongs to the genus Lemmus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.

Is Norway lemming endangered?

No, Norway lemming (Lemmus lemmus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Norway lemming belong to?

Norway lemming (Lemmus lemmus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Norway lemming?

The closest relatives of Norway lemming in the genus Lemmus include Amur Brown Lemming, Siberian brown lemming, brown lemming.