| Kazakh pika | |
|---|---|
Scientific 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]
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]
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