Hoffmann s Pika vs Small ermine moth

Ochotona hoffmanni compared with Argyresthia atlanticella

Key Differences

• Hoffmann s Pika is Endangered while Small ermine moth is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hoffmann s Pika	Small ermine moth
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	Argyresthiidae
Genus	Ochotona	Argyresthia
Species	Ochotona hoffmanni	Argyresthia atlanticella

Evolutionary Relationship

Hoffmann s Pika and Small ermine moth share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Hoffmann s Pika

EN — Endangered

Small ermine moth

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hoffmann s Pika	Small ermine moth
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hoffmann s Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Small ermine moth

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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