Blackthorn Argent vs Korean Pika

Argyresthia spinosella compared with Ochotona coreana

Key Differences

• Blackthorn Argent is Endangered while Korean Pika is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blackthorn Argent	Korean 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	Argyresthiidae	Ochotonidae
Genus	Argyresthia	Ochotona
Species	Argyresthia spinosella	Ochotona coreana

Evolutionary Relationship

Blackthorn Argent and Korean Pika share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Blackthorn Argent

EN — Endangered

Korean Pika

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blackthorn Argent	Korean Pika
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blackthorn Argent

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Korean Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Blackthorn Argent

The Blackthorn Argent (Argyresthia spinosella) is a species in the genus Argyresthia. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.