Alpine Pika vs campagnol souterrain

Ochotona alpina compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Alpine Pika is Least Concern while campagnol souterrain is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pika	campagnol souterrain
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	Cricetidae
Genus	Ochotona	Microtus
Species	Ochotona alpina	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alpine Pika

LC — Least Concern

campagnol souterrain

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pika	campagnol souterrain
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

campagnol souterrain

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.