Silver Pika vs Steppe Pika

Ochotona argentata compared with Ochotona pusilla

Key Differences

• Silver Pika is Endangered while Steppe Pika is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Silver Pika	Steppe Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family same	Ochotonidae	Ochotonidae
Genus same	Ochotona	Ochotona
Species	Ochotona argentata	Ochotona pusilla

Evolutionary Relationship

Silver Pika and Steppe Pika share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ochotona.

Conservation Status

Silver Pika

EN — Endangered

Steppe Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Silver Pika	Steppe Pika
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Silver Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Steppe Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.