Arctic Lemming

Dicrostonyx torquatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

The Arctic lemming is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae.

Fun Fact

Although generally classified as a "least concern" species, the Novaya Zemlya subspecies (D.

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet of the Arctic lemming has been studied, and it has been found to consist of 86% dicotyledons, 14% monocotyledons, and less than 1% mosses.

Lifespan

To be updated