Hoffmann s Pika vs Purple Pinwheel

Ochotona hoffmanni compared with Marasmius haematocephalus

Key Differences

• Hoffmann s Pika is Endangered while Purple Pinwheel is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hoffmann s Pika	Purple Pinwheel
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Ochotonidae	Marasmiaceae
Genus	Ochotona	Marasmius
Species	Ochotona hoffmanni	Marasmius haematocephalus

Conservation Status

Hoffmann s Pika

EN — Endangered

Purple Pinwheel

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hoffmann s Pika	Purple Pinwheel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hoffmann s Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Purple Pinwheel

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Brazil and United States.