Turuchan pika
The Turuchan pika (Ochotona turuchanensis) is a species of pika found in isolated regions in the Central Siberian Plateau. It is a small (16–19 cm) rock dwelling species that is active during the day due to the low temperature at night. It was previously thought to be a subspecies of the northern pika. Little is known about this species, but is known to be locally abundant.[1]
| Turuchan pika | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Lagomorpha |
| Family: | Ochotonidae |
| Genus: | Ochotona |
| Species: | O. turuchanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Ochotona turuchanensis Naumov, 1934 | |
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| Turuchan pika range | |
Distribution
The Turuchan pika occurs from the southern reach of the Yenisei River to Lake Baikal to the middle region of the Lena River.[1]
References
- Smith, A.T. & Johnston, C.H. (2008). "Ochotona turuchanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T41503A10479791. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T41503A10479791.en.
Further reading
- Lissovsky, Andrey (March 2003). "Geographical Variation of Skull Characters in Pikas". Acta Theriologica. 48 (1): 11–24. doi:10.1007/BF03194262.
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