Alpine Pika vs Philippine Megapode

Ochotona alpina compared with Megapodius cumingii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pika	Philippine Megapode
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Galliformes (Galliformes)
Family	Ochotonidae	Megapodiidae
Genus	Ochotona	Megapodius
Species	Ochotona alpina	Megapodius cumingii

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pika and Philippine Megapode share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pika

LC — Least Concern

Philippine Megapode

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pika	Philippine Megapode
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Philippine Megapode

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.