Alpine Pika vs

Ochotona alpina compared with Conocybe pubescens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pika
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Ochotonidae Bolbitiaceae
Genus Ochotona Conocybe
Species Ochotona alpina Conocybe pubescens

Conservation Status

Alpine Pika

LC — Least Concern

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pika
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Alpine Pika

The Alpine Pika (Ochotona alpina) is a species in the genus Ochotona. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conocybe pubescens is a small, delicate saprotrophic mushroom in the family Bolbitiaceae, recognized by its slender stipe and finely pubescent cap surface. It grows in grassy areas, gardens, and woodland margins, typically fruiting in spring and autumn. This species is assessed as Least Concern and is widely distributed across temperate regions of Europe.

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