269 observationsLeast Concern
Norway Brown Lemming
Lemmus lemmus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Cricetidae ›Genus: Lemmus
About
The Norway lemming, also Norwegian lemming (Lemmus lemmus) is a common species of lemming found in northern Fennoscandia. It is the only vertebrate species endemic to the region. The Norway lemming dwells in tundra and fells, and prefers to live near water. Adults feed primarily on sedges, grasses and moss. They are active at both day and night, alternating naps with periods of activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Norway Brown Lemming is Lemmus lemmus.
- Norway Brown Lemming belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Norway Brown Lemming belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Norway Brown Lemming belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Norway Brown Lemming belongs to the order Rodentia.
- Norway Brown Lemming belongs to the family Cricetidae.
- Norway Brown Lemming belongs to the genus Lemmus.