Alpine Pika vs

Ochotona alpina compared with Russula subrubens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pika
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares) Russulales (Russulales)
Family Ochotonidae Russulaceae
Genus Ochotona Russula
Species Ochotona alpina Russula subrubens

Conservation Status

Alpine Pika

LC — Least Concern

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pika
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, 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.

Russula subrubens is a mycorrhizal mushroom in the family Russulaceae, forming ectomycorrhizal associations with deciduous and coniferous trees. It produces medium-sized fruitbodies with reddish to pinkish caps and brittle white gills typical of the genus Russula. Assessed as Least Concern, it is found in temperate woodland habitats across Europe.

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