Northern Pika vs pine vole

Ochotona hyperborea compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Northern Pika is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Northern Pika	pine vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Ochotonidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Ochotona	Microtus
Species	Ochotona hyperborea	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Northern Pika and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Northern Pika

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Northern Pika	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Northern Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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