Dicrostonyx (subgenus)
| Subgenus Dicrostonyx | |
|---|---|
| Taxonomic classification | |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Suborder: | Supramyomorpha |
| Infraorder: | Myomorphi |
| Superfamily: | Muroidea |
| Family: | Cricetidae |
| Subfamily: | Arvicolinae |
| Tribe: | Dicrostonychini |
| Genus: | Dicrostonyx |
Dicrostonyx is a subgenus of lemmings containing 6 recognized extant species. Three species occur in the United States. Members of Dicrostonyx are the only rodents in North America that turn white in winter. Species found in the United States are listed below.
Available taxon pages
The following species are available on WhiskerWiki for this subgenus: