Black Gem vs Chinese Hare

Microchrysa cyaneiventris compared with Lepus sinensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black Gem Chinese Hare
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Diptera (Diptera) Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family Stratiomyidae Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)
Genus Microchrysa Lepus
Species Microchrysa cyaneiventris Lepus sinensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Gem and Chinese Hare share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Black Gem

LC — Least Concern

Chinese Hare

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black Gem Chinese Hare
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Gem

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Chinese Hare

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Black Gem

The Black Gem (Microchrysa cyaneiventris) is a species in the genus Microchrysa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Chinese Hare

The Chinese Hare (Lepus sinensis) is a species in the genus Lepus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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