Kozlov s Pika vs Surf Scoter

Ochotona koslowi compared with Melanitta perspicillata

Key Differences

• Kozlov s Pika is Endangered while Surf Scoter is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kozlov s Pika	Surf Scoter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Ochotonidae	Anatidae
Genus	Ochotona	Melanitta
Species	Ochotona koslowi	Melanitta perspicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

Kozlov s Pika and Surf Scoter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Kozlov s Pika

EN — Endangered

Surf Scoter

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kozlov s Pika	Surf Scoter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kozlov s Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Surf Scoter

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).