Phoebus Parnassian vs Plateau Pika

Parnassius phoebus compared with Ochotona curzoniae

Key Differences

• Phoebus Parnassian is Near Threatened while Plateau Pika is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Phoebus Parnassian	Plateau Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Papilionidae	Ochotonidae
Genus	Parnassius	Ochotona
Species	Parnassius phoebus	Ochotona curzoniae

Evolutionary Relationship

Phoebus Parnassian and Plateau Pika share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Phoebus Parnassian

NT — Near Threatened

Plateau Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Phoebus Parnassian	Plateau Pika
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Phoebus Parnassian

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Plateau Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.