Ochotona
Sign in to saveA pika ( , ) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears. The large-eared pika of the Himalayas and nearby mountains lives at elevations of more than .
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Ochotona is a genus of small, furry mountain mammals found in Asia and North America that resemble rabbits but have shorter, rounded ears and no visible external tail. These animals are important subjects of scientific study, particularly species like the large-eared pika, which live in harsh high-altitude environments and are sensitive indicators of climate and environmental change.
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Species
American Pika
GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassMammalia
- OrderLagomorpha
- FamilyOchotonidae
Observations11,688
鼠兔科（学名 Ochotonidae）是兔形目下的一个科，有两个属，分别是意大利鼠兔属（Prolagus）和鼠兔属（Ochotona），然而也有部分书籍将意大利鼠兔属列为兔形目下的一个科。意大利鼠兔属下仅有意大利鼠兔一种，而意大利鼠兔已灭绝1。鼠兔属下则有多达30种，统称为鼠兔，又名鸣声鼠或石兔。
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12 sectionsContents
- Habitat
- Characteristics
- Activity
- Vocalization
- Lifespan
- Taxonomy
- Extinct species
- Notes
- References
- Additional references of the Paleobiology Database
- Further reading
- External links
A pika ( , ) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears. The large-eared pika of the Himalayas and nearby mountains lives at elevations of more than .
The name pika appears to be derived from the Tungusic piika, and the scientific name Ochotona is derived from the Mongolian word ogotno (), which means 'pika'. It is used for any member of the Ochotonidae (), a family within the order of lagomorphs, the order which also includes the Leporidae (rabbits and hares). They are the smallest animal in the lagomorph group. Only one genus, Ochotona ( ), is extant within the family, covering 37 species, though many fossil genera are known. Another species, the Sardinian pika, belonging to the separate genus Prolagus, has become extinct within the last 2,000 years owing to human activity.