Hoffmann s Pika vs Tacked Milkcap

Ochotona hoffmanni compared with Lactarius trivialis

Key Differences

• Hoffmann s Pika is Endangered while Tacked Milkcap is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hoffmann s Pika	Tacked Milkcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Ochotonidae	Russulaceae
Genus	Ochotona	Lactarius
Species	Ochotona hoffmanni	Lactarius trivialis

Conservation Status

Hoffmann s Pika

EN — Endangered

Tacked Milkcap

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hoffmann s Pika	Tacked Milkcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hoffmann s Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tacked Milkcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.