Afghan pika

Afghan pika

Order : Lagomorpha
Family : Ochotonidae
Species : Ochotona rufescens

 

The Afghan pika is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the Afghan pika

Afghan Pika or Ochotona rufescens is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Lower Risk/Least Concern . (Full text)

Ochotona rufescens is an animal species native to Afghanistan, and is among many new animal species currently being raised for use in experimental research in Japan. (Full text)

1. Ochotona, genus Ochotona -- (type genus of the Ochotonidae)
Ochotona
genus Ochotona
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