Andean Cottontail vs Ili Pika

Sylvilagus andinus compared with Ochotona iliensis

Key Differences

• Andean Cottontail is Data Deficient while Ili Pika is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Cottontail	Ili Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)	Ochotonidae
Genus	Sylvilagus	Ochotona
Species	Sylvilagus andinus	Ochotona iliensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Cottontail and Ili Pika share a common ancestor at the Order level: Lagomorpha. (Rabbits & Hares)

Conservation Status

Andean Cottontail

DD — Data Deficient

Ili Pika

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Cottontail	Ili Pika
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Cottontail

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Ili Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Andean Cottontail

The Andean Cottontail (Sylvilagus andinus) is a species in the genus Sylvilagus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.