Alpine Pika vs Smooth Map Lichen

Ochotona alpina compared with Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Key Differences

• Alpine Pika is Least Concern while Smooth Map Lichen is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pika	Smooth Map Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Ochotonidae	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Ochotona	Rhizocarpon
Species	Ochotona alpina	Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Conservation Status

Alpine Pika

LC — Least Concern

Smooth Map Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pika	Smooth Map Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smooth Map Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. 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.