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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 400–1,000 m (1,300–3,300 ft) in semi-desert areas with rocks and shrubs.[2]

Description[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ "Animals and Plants Unique to Kazakhstan". lntreasures.com. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  • ^ a b Wilson, Don E.; Lacher, Jr., Thomas E.; Mittermeier, Russell A. "Ochotona opaca". Zenodo. Retrieved 29 February 2024.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kazakh_pika&oldid=1210984048"

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