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

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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