Alpine Pika vs Cuchumatan Golden Toad

Ochotona alpina compared with Incilius aurarius

Key Differences

• Alpine Pika is Least Concern while Cuchumatan Golden Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pika	Cuchumatan Golden Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Ochotonidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Ochotona	Incilius
Species	Ochotona alpina	Incilius aurarius

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pika and Cuchumatan Golden Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pika

LC — Least Concern

Cuchumatan Golden Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pika	Cuchumatan Golden Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Cuchumatan Golden Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.