Kozlov's Pika
EN

Kozlov's Pika

Ochotona koslowi

Declining

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koslov's_pika

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Koslov's pika faces severe population decline due to climate change-induced habitat shifts in the Tibetan Plateau's alpine zones. Rising temperatures are forcing the species to retreat to increasingly higher elevations, fragmenting populations and reducing available habitat. Overgrazing by livestock in traditional pastoral areas further degrades the alpine meadow ecosystems this pika depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Koslov's pika inhabits high-altitude alpine meadows and rocky slopes of the Tibetan Plateau, typically found at elevations between 3,200-4,500 meters. The species requires well-drained alpine grasslands with scattered rocks and boulders that provide shelter and nesting sites.

Grassland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kozlov's Pika classified as Endangered?
Kozlov's Pika is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Koslov's pika faces severe population decline due to climate change-induced habitat shifts in the Tibetan Plateau's alpine zones. Rising temperatures are forcing the species to retreat to increasingly higher elevations, fragmenting populations and reducing available habitat. Overgrazing by livestock in traditional pastoral areas further degrades the alpine meadow ecosystems this pika depends upon for survival.
Where does Kozlov's Pika live?
Kozlov's Pika occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kozlov's Pika?
The main threats to Kozlov's Pika are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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