Arctic lemming vs Zang Tu

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Lepus tibetanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arctic lemming Zang Tu
Kingdom same Animalia (动物界) Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same Chordata (脊索动物门) Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class same Mammalia (哺乳動物) Mammalia (哺乳動物)
Order Rodentia (啮齿目) Lagomorpha (兔形目)
Family Cricetidae Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)
Genus Dicrostonyx Lepus
Species Dicrostonyx torquatus Lepus tibetanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Zang Tu share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (哺乳動物)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Zang Tu

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arctic lemming Zang Tu
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Zang Tu

Habitat

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.

Zang Tu

No description available.

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