Alpine Pika vs blaireau

Ochotona alpina compared with Meles meles

Key Differences

• Alpine Pika is Least Concern while blaireau is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pika	blaireau
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Carnivora (carnivores)
Family	Ochotonidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Ochotona	Meles
Species	Ochotona alpina	Meles meles

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pika and blaireau share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pika

LC — Least Concern

blaireau

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

blaireau

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). 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.

blaireau

Eurasian badger (Meles meles) 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.