Daurian Pika vs pine vole

Ochotona dauurica compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Daurian Pika is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Daurian Pika	pine vole
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	Microtus
Species	Ochotona dauurica	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Daurian Pika

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Daurian Pika	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Daurian Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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