Alpine Pika vs
Ochotona alpina compared with Trapeliopsis pseudogranulosa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pika | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares) | Baeomycetales (Baeomycetales) |
| Family | Ochotonidae | Trapeliaceae |
| Genus | Ochotona | Trapeliopsis |
| Species | Ochotona alpina | Trapeliopsis pseudogranulosa |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pika
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pika | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pika
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, 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.
Trapeliopsis pseudogranulosa is a crustose lichen with a granular, pale grey-green thallus forming patches on acidic soil and peat in open habitats. It inhabits heathlands, disturbed acidic soils, and sandy bare ground in temperate and boreal European environments. This lichen contributes to biological soil crusts in open, acidic terrestrial habitats.
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