Gansu Pika

Ochotona cansus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Lagomorpha · Ochotonidae

About

The Gansu pika or gray pika is a species of mammal in the pika family, Ochotonidae. They are endemic to the Qinling mountains of China and tend to live in shrubby, high elevation environments. This small creature prefers to live near natural mounds so they can use them to search for predators and escape easily. The International Union for Conservation of Nature considers it a least-concern species, but pesticide application may threaten certain populations.

Fun Fact

They are not endangered, unlike other subspecies of pika.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on shrubbery native to their habitat such as shrubby cinquefoil (potentilla fruticosa) and Caragana jubata.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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