Alpine Pika vs Mulot Pygmée

Ochotona alpina compared with Apodemus uralensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pika Mulot Pygmée
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (mammifères) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Ochotonidae Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus Ochotona Apodemus
Species Ochotona alpina Apodemus uralensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alpine Pika

LC — Least Concern

Mulot Pygmée

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pika Mulot Pygmée
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mulot Pygmée

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia.

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.

Mulot Pygmée

No description available.

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