14 observationsLeast Concern
Turuchan Pika
Ochotona turuchanensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Lagomorpha ›Family: Ochotonidae ›Genus: Ochotona
About
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Turuchan Pika is Ochotona turuchanensis.
- Turuchan Pika belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Turuchan Pika belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Turuchan Pika belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Turuchan Pika belongs to the order Lagomorpha.
- Turuchan Pika belongs to the family Ochotonidae.
- Turuchan Pika belongs to the genus Ochotona.