Bastard Cedar vs Chinese Red Pika

Calocedrus decurrens compared with Ochotona erythrotis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bastard Cedar Chinese Red Pika
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family Cupressaceae Ochotonidae
Genus Calocedrus Ochotona
Species Calocedrus decurrens Ochotona erythrotis

Conservation Status

Bastard Cedar

LC — Least Concern

Chinese Red Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bastard Cedar Chinese Red Pika
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bastard Cedar

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Brazil).

Chinese Red Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bastard Cedar

The Bastard Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is a species in the genus Calocedrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Chinese Red Pika

The Chinese Red Pika (Ochotona erythrotis) is a species in the genus Ochotona. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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