Afghan Pika

Ochotona rufescens

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Lagomorpha · Ochotonidae

About

The Afghan pika is a species of small mammal in the pika family, Ochotonidae. It is found in Iranian Plateau or Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Turkmenistan and the IUCN lists it as being of "least concern".

Fun Fact

Three subspecies are recognised, Ochotona r.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in rocky desert habitats where vegetation cover is sparse and covers less than 60% of the ground, also in juniper woodland.

Diet

Feeds on plant material including Ephedra, Artemisia and thistles.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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