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