Azorean predacious diving beetle vs Steppe Pika

Agabus godmanni compared with Ochotona pusilla

Key Differences

• Azorean predacious diving beetle is Endangered while Steppe Pika is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Steppe Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Dytiscidae	Ochotonidae
Genus	Agabus	Ochotona
Species	Agabus godmanni	Ochotona pusilla

Evolutionary Relationship

Azorean predacious diving beetle and Steppe Pika share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Azorean predacious diving beetle

EN — Endangered

Steppe Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Steppe Pika
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azorean predacious diving beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Steppe Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Azorean predacious diving beetle

The Azorean predacious diving beetle (Agabus godmanni) is a species in the genus Agabus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.