Apollo vs Manchurian Pika

Parnassius apollo compared with Ochotona mantchurica

Key Differences

• Apollo is Near Threatened while Manchurian Pika is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Apollo	Manchurian Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Papilionidae	Ochotonidae
Genus	Parnassius	Ochotona
Species	Parnassius apollo	Ochotona mantchurica

Evolutionary Relationship

Apollo and Manchurian Pika share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Apollo

NT — Near Threatened

Manchurian Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Apollo	Manchurian Pika
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Apollo

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (29 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Manchurian Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Apollo

Apollo (Parnassius apollo) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.