Hoffmann s Pika vs scarce copper

Ochotona hoffmanni compared with Lycaena virgaureae

Key Differences

• Hoffmann s Pika is Endangered while scarce copper is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hoffmann s Pika	scarce copper
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Ochotonidae	Lycaenidae
Genus	Ochotona	Lycaena
Species	Ochotona hoffmanni	Lycaena virgaureae

Evolutionary Relationship

Hoffmann s Pika and scarce copper share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Hoffmann s Pika

EN — Endangered

scarce copper

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hoffmann s Pika	scarce copper
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hoffmann s Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

scarce copper

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (38 countries).

scarce copper

scarce copper (Lycaena virgaureae) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.