Alpine Pika vs Kaphase

Ochotona alpina compared with Lepus capensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pika	Kaphase
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Lagomorpha (Hasenartige)	Lagomorpha (Hasenartige)
Family	Ochotonidae	Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)
Genus	Ochotona	Lepus
Species	Ochotona alpina	Lepus capensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pika and Kaphase share a common ancestor at the Order level: Lagomorpha. (Hasenartige)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pika

LC — Least Concern

Kaphase

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pika	Kaphase
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Kaphase

Habitat

Inhabits tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Australia, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Italy.

Alpine Pika

The Alpine Pika (Ochotona alpina) is a species in the genus Ochotona. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Kaphase

The Cape Hare (Lepus capensis) is a species in the genus Lepus. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.