Geographic distribution and ecological niche divergence of the Palaearctic petrophilous pikas (Ochotona, Lagomorpha, Mammalia) of the subgenus Pika
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The comparison of species distribution models and hyperspaces of ecological predictors was carried out in four species of petrophilous pikas of the subgenus Pika: Ochotona alpina, O. turuchanensis, O. hyperborea and O. mantchurica.All tests show signifi cant differences between species, indicating good niche divergence.One of the species, O. hyperborea, lives in sympatry with two other species: O. alpina and O. turuchanensis; this is most likely due to different ecological preferences.The important role of geographical barriers in realising the potential distribution of these four species is demonstrated.The occurrence of O. hyperborea in China is reported for the fi rst time.How to cite this article: Lissovsky A.A.,
Source: Russian Journal of Theriology
Authors: A.A. Lissovsky, G.V. Shakula, E.V. Obolenskaya
Institution: Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Language: English
Subfield: Ecological Modeling
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Russian Science Foundation
OpenAlex ID: W4404829998