Ladak Pika
Ochotona ladacensis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Lagomorpha · Ochotonidae
About
The Ladak pika, also known as the Ladakh pika, is a species of mammal in the family Ochotonidae found in China, India, and Pakistan. Prior to identification as a separate species, specimens were thought to be of the plateau pika. Named for the Ladakh region, they are commonly found in valleys of the mountain ranges spanning from Pakistan through India to China at an elevation between 4,300 and 5,450 m and are herbivores.
Fun Fact
Prior to identification as a separate species, specimens were thought to be of the plateau pika.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the mountain ranges of northern India, northeastern Pakistan, and western China including the provinces of Qinghai, Tibet and Xinjiang, as well as across the Tibetan Plateau.
Diet
Eat roots throughout the winter such as those of the family Primulaceae.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance