Northern Pika vs Springtail

Ochotona hyperborea compared with Entomobrya marginata

Key Differences

• Northern Pika is Least Concern while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Northern Pika	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Ochotonidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Ochotona	Entomobrya
Species	Ochotona hyperborea	Entomobrya marginata

Evolutionary Relationship

Northern Pika and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Northern Pika

LC — Least Concern

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Northern Pika	Springtail
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Northern Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Springtail

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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