Alpine Pika vs Iltis, Waldiltis

Ochotona alpina compared with Mustela putorius

Key Differences

• Alpine Pika is Least Concern while Iltis, Waldiltis is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pika	Iltis, Waldiltis
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Lagomorpha (Hasenartige)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Ochotonidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Ochotona	Mustela
Species	Ochotona alpina	Mustela putorius

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pika and Iltis, Waldiltis share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pika

LC — Least Concern

Iltis, Waldiltis

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pika	Iltis, Waldiltis
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Iltis, Waldiltis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Iltis, Waldiltis

European polecat (Mustela putorius) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.