Philippine mouse-deer vs Royle s Pika

Tragulus nigricans compared with Ochotona roylii

Key Differences

• Philippine mouse-deer is Endangered while Royle s Pika is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Philippine mouse-deer	Royle s Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Tragulidae	Ochotonidae
Genus	Tragulus	Ochotona
Species	Tragulus nigricans	Ochotona roylii

Evolutionary Relationship

Philippine mouse-deer and Royle s Pika share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Philippine mouse-deer

EN — Endangered

Royle s Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Philippine mouse-deer	Royle s Pika
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Philippine mouse-deer

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Royle s Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.