Chinese Red Pika vs

Ochotona erythrotis compared with Orbilia comma

Key Differences

  • Chinese Red Pika is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Chinese Red Pika
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares) Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family Ochotonidae Orbiliaceae
Genus Ochotona Orbilia
Species Ochotona erythrotis Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Chinese Red Pika

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Chinese Red Pika
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Red Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Orbilia comma is a minute discomycete fungus producing tiny, translucent to pale yellowish cup-shaped fruiting bodies on decaying wood and plant debris in humid forest settings. It belongs to a genus of small, inconspicuous fungi that play a role in decomposing organic material on the forest floor. Near Threatened, its status reflects sensitivity to woodland management changes and habitat loss.

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