Alpine Pika vs Dollar-joint Prickly-pear
Ochotona alpina compared with Opuntia chlorotica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pika | Dollar-joint Prickly-pear |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares) | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) |
| Family | Ochotonidae | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Ochotona | Opuntia |
| Species | Ochotona alpina | Opuntia chlorotica |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pika
LC — Least ConcernDollar-joint Prickly-pear
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pika | Dollar-joint Prickly-pear |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pika
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Dollar-joint Prickly-pear
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Range
Found in Italy.
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.
Dollar-joint Prickly-pear
No description available.
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