Ladakh pika

Scientific Name
Ochotona ladacensis
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Weight
250 g
Length
18-23 cm
Range
Ladakh
Habitat Type
Cold Desert, Mountains
Threats
Climate change, free-ranging dogs
Did You Know
The Ladakh pika is the largest pika species in India, and is considered an indicator species, i.e. it is used to diagnose the overall health of an ecosystem.
Also Known As
Ladakhi - zabra, karin, and phisekarin
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