Chinese Red Pika
Ochotona erythrotis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Lagomorpha · Ochotonidae
About
The Chinese red pika is a species of mammal in the family Ochotonidae. Typical of a pika it has short limbs, a small tail and round ears. Specific to the Chinese red pika has distinctive red color in its pelt. The Chinese pika typically lives in rocky terrain at altitudes between 600 and 1200 meters. and is endemic to the East Qinghai, West Gansu and Northern Sichuan provinces of China and Eastern Tibet.
Fun Fact
The Chinese red pika is one of the largest pika species, averaging a length of 18 to 29 cm.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in cliff and rock terrain or in the alpine shrubland and meadows near rock formations primarily at an altitude of 600–1,200 metres (2,000–3,900 ft).
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance