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Ochotonidae - Pikas

There are about 30 species in this family. They are found in cold, mountainous areas of western North America and Asia.

Pikas look like hamsters or guinea pigs. They have short, rounded ears; round bodies;  no tails; and short legs. They have soft, gray, or brown fur.

Pikas are herbivores and eat grasses and sedges. They are active during the day and do not hibernate. Some species store food in large piles or “haystacks” to eat later.

  • The alpine pika is found in China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Alpine Pika
    (Ochotona alpina)
    The alpine pika is found in China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The collared pika is found in in Alaska and Canada. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Collared Pika
    (Ochotona collaris)
    The collared pika is found in in Alaska and Canada. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The plateau pika is found in China, India, an Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Plateau Pika
    (Ochotona curzoniae)
    The plateau pika is found in China, India, an Nepal. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Daurian pika is found in China, Mongolia, and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Daurian Pika
    (Ochotona dauurica)
    The Daurian pika is found in China, Mongolia, and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The northern pik is found in China, Japan, Mongolia, and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Northern Pika
    (Ochotona hyperborea)
    The northern pik is found in China, Japan, Mongolia, and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Ladak pika is found in China and India. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Ladak Pika
    (Ochotona ladacensis)
    The Ladak pika is found in China and India. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The large-eared pika is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, and Tajikistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Large-Eared Pika
    (Ochotona macrotis)
    The large-eared pika is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, and Tajikistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Manchurian pika is found in China and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Manchurian Pika
    (Ochotona mantchurica)
    The Manchurian pika is found in China and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Nubra pika is found in China and India. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Nubra Pika
    (Ochotona nubrica)
    The Nubra pika is found in China and India. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Pallas's pika is found in China, Mongolia, and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Pallas's Pika
    (Ochotona pallasii)
    The Pallas's pika is found in China, Mongolia, and Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The American pika is found in the mountain areas of western North America from central British Columbia in Canada to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada, California and New Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    American Pika
    (Ochotona princeps)
    The American pika is found in the mountain areas of western North America from central British Columbia in Canada to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada, California and New Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Royle's pika is found in China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Royle's Pika
    (Ochotona roylii)
    Royle's pika is found in China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Afghan pika is found in Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Afghan Pika
    (Ochotona rufescens)
    The Afghan pika is found in Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Turkestan red pika is found in China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Turkestan Red Pika
    (Ochotona rutila)
    The Turkestan red pika is found in China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Moupin pika is found in China, India, and Myanmar. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Moupin Pika
    (Ochotona thibetana)
    The Moupin pika is found in China, India, and Myanmar. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Turuchan pika is found in Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Turuchan Pika
    (Ochotona turuchanensis)
    The Turuchan pika is found in Russia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern

Did You Know?

american pika
The American pika is member of this family.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
south america alt
South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

American Pika - Ochotona princepsLeast ConcernNorth/Central America

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