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Steppe Lemming

Lagurus lagurus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Cricetidae ›Genus: Lagurus

About

The steppe lemming or steppe vole (Lagurus lagurus) is a small, plump, light-grey rodent, similar in appearance to the Norway lemming (Lemmus lemmus), but not in the same genus. The steppe lemming eats shoots and leaves and is more active at night, though it is not strictly nocturnal. In the wild, it is found in Russia and Ukraine in steppes and semiarid environments. Fossil remains of this species have been found in areas as far west...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Steppe Lemming?
The scientific name of Steppe Lemming is Lagurus lagurus.
What kingdom does Steppe Lemming belong to?
Steppe Lemming belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Steppe Lemming belong to?
Steppe Lemming belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Steppe Lemming belong to?
Steppe Lemming belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Steppe Lemming belong to?
Steppe Lemming belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Steppe Lemming belong to?
Steppe Lemming belongs to the family Cricetidae.
What genus does Steppe Lemming belong to?
Steppe Lemming belongs to the genus Lagurus.