AnAge entry for Lemmus lemmus

Classification (HAGRID: 02518)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Rodentia
                Family: Cricetidae
                    Genus: Lemmus
Species
Lemmus lemmus
Common name
Norway lemming
Synonyms
Lemmus borealis, Cuniculus iterator, Lemmus norvegicus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
3.3 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 671
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

One specimen lived at least 3.3 years in captivity [0671].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

Typical body temperature
311ºK or 37.8ºC or 100.0ºF
Basal metabolic rate
1.0710 W
Body mass
80.0 g
Metabolic rate per body mass
0.013388 W/g

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 632854
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 79949
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