Alpine Pika vs Nubian Ibex

Ochotona alpina compared with Capra nubiana

Key Differences

• Alpine Pika is Least Concern while Nubian Ibex is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pika	Nubian Ibex
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Ochotonidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Ochotona	Capra
Species	Ochotona alpina	Capra nubiana

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pika and Nubian Ibex share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pika

LC — Least Concern

Nubian Ibex

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pika	Nubian Ibex
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Nubian Ibex

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Vulnerable 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.