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Daurian Pika

Ochotona dauurica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Lagomorpha ›Family: Ochotonidae ›Genus: Ochotona

About

The Daurian pika (Ochotona dauurica) is a small relative of rabbits and hares in the order Lagomorpha. It is well known for its “barking” alarm call, and for its peculiar habit of making hay to help survive the winter. There are 4 recognized subspecies, Ochotona dauurica annectens, O.d. bedfordi, O.d. dauurica, and O.d. mursavi. Daurian pikas, like other lagomorphs, are characterized by a secondary set of incisor teeth. They are sexually monomorphic, with thick reddish coats....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Daurian Pika?
The scientific name of Daurian Pika is Ochotona dauurica.
What kingdom does Daurian Pika belong to?
Daurian Pika belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Daurian Pika belong to?
Daurian Pika belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Daurian Pika belong to?
Daurian Pika belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Daurian Pika belong to?
Daurian Pika belongs to the order Lagomorpha.
What family does Daurian Pika belong to?
Daurian Pika belongs to the family Ochotonidae.
What genus does Daurian Pika belong to?
Daurian Pika belongs to the genus Ochotona.