Daurian Pika vs lesser kudu

Ochotona dauurica compared with Tragelaphus imberbis

Key Differences

• Daurian Pika is Least Concern while lesser kudu is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Daurian Pika	lesser kudu
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Ochotonidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Ochotona	Tragelaphus
Species	Ochotona dauurica	Tragelaphus imberbis

Evolutionary Relationship

Daurian Pika and lesser kudu share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Daurian Pika

LC — Least Concern

lesser kudu

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Daurian Pika	lesser kudu
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Daurian Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

lesser kudu

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in South Africa. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.