Chinese Red Pika vs Variable Akodont

Ochotona erythrotis compared with Akodon varius

Key Differences

• Chinese Red Pika is Least Concern while Variable Akodont is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chinese Red Pika	Variable Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Ochotonidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Ochotona	Akodon
Species	Ochotona erythrotis	Akodon varius

Evolutionary Relationship

Chinese Red Pika and Variable Akodont share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Chinese Red Pika

LC — Least Concern

Variable Akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chinese Red Pika	Variable Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Red Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.