Alpine Pika vs Marklund's Dandelion
Ochotona alpina compared with Taraxacum marklundii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pika | Marklund's Dandelion |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Ochotonidae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Ochotona | Taraxacum |
| Species | Ochotona alpina | Taraxacum marklundii |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pika
LC — Least ConcernMarklund's Dandelion
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pika | Marklund's Dandelion |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pika
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Marklund's Dandelion
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Range
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, South Africa, 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.
Marklund's Dandelion
No description available.
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