Kazakh pika
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Lagomorpha
Family: Ochotonidae
Genus: Ochotona
Species:
O. opaca
Binomial name
Ochotona opaca
Argyropulo, 1939

The Kazakh pika (Ochotona opaca) is a species of pika endemic to Kazakhstan.[1] It is found at the elevation of 400-1000m in semi-desert areas with rocks and shrubs.[2]

Description

The Kazakhstan part of the Pallas's pika range is now assigned to Kazakh pika

The Kazakh pika is medium-sized. Dorsal fur is ocherous gray. Ventral fur is sandy or whitish. Winter dorsal fur is long, soft, and yellowish gray; belly is whitish. Hairs above neck gland form small brown patch. Ears are rounded, with light margins.[2]

References

  1. "Animals and Plants Unique to Kazakhstan". lntreasures.com. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  2. 1 2 Wilson, Don E.; Thomas E. Lacher, Jr; Mittermeier, Russell A. (2016). "Ochotona opaca". doi:10.5281/zenodo.6620004. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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