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Kazakh pika

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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

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

The Kazakh pika is medium-sized. Its dorsal fur is ocherous gray. Its ventral fur is sandy or whitish. During the winter, its dorsal fur is long, soft, and yellowish gray, and its belly is whitish. Hairs above its neck gland form a small brown patch. Its ears are rounded, with light margins.[2]

References

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