Abyssinian Hare vs balsam

Lepus habessinicus compared with Impatiens noli-tangere

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Abyssinian Hare balsam
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares) Ericales (Ericales)
Family Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares) Balsaminaceae
Genus Lepus Impatiens
Species Lepus habessinicus Impatiens noli-tangere

Conservation Status

Abyssinian Hare

LC — Least Concern

balsam

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Abyssinian Hare balsam
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abyssinian Hare

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

balsam

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).

Abyssinian Hare

The Abyssinian Hare (Lepus habessinicus) is a species in the genus Lepus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

balsam

The Balsam (Impatiens noli-tangere) is a species in the genus Impatiens. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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