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American pika size: How big do they get?

How big does a American pika get? Here is an overview over the average adult age:

A grown American pika (Ochotona princeps) reaches an average size of 19 cm (0′ 8″).

When born, they have an average size of 0 cm (0′ 0″). During their lifetime of about 7 years, they grow from 11 grams (0.02 lbs) to 158 grams (0.35 lbs). Talking about reproduction, American pikas have 2 babies about 2 times per year. The American pika (genus: Ochotona) is a member of the family Ochotonidae.

As a reference: Humans reach an average body size of 1.65m (5′ 5″) while carrying 62 kg (137 lbs). A human woman is pregnant for 280 days (40 weeks) and on average become 75 years old.

The average adult size of a American pika is (0' 8

The American pika (Ochotona princeps), a diurnal species of pika, is found in the mountains of western North America, usually in boulder fields at or above the tree line. They are herbivorous, smaller relatives of rabbits and hares.

Animals of the same family as a American pika

We found other animals of the Ochotonidae family:

Animals with the same size as a American pika

Not that size really matters, but it makes things comparable. So here are a couple of animals that are as big as American pika:

Animals with the same litter size as a American pika

Here is a list of animals that have the same number of babies per litter (2) as a American pika:

Animals with the same life expectancy as a American pika

Completely different animals, but becoming as old as a American pika:

Animals with the same weight as a American pika

As a comparison, here are some other animals that weight as much as the Ochotona princeps: