Dicrostonyx unalascensis
Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
The Unalaska collared lemming, also known as the Umnak Island collared lemming, is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae, which includes the voles, lemmings and related species. This species is found on two islands, Umnak and Unalaska, in the Aleutian Archipelago of Alaska in the United States. Its natural habitat is tundra.
Fun Fact
The Unalaska collared lemming is a short-bodied, robust rodent with a thick fur which, unlike other collared lemmings, does not vary with the season.
Habitat
Endemic to the Aleutian Islands of Umnak and Unalaska.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated