European hare vs
Lepus europaeus compared with Suillus collinitus
Key Differences
- European hare is Near Threatened while is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | European hare | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares) | Boletales (Boletales) |
| Family | Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares) | Suillaceae |
| Genus | Lepus | Suillus |
| Species | Lepus europaeus | Suillus collinitus |
Conservation Status
European hare
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | European hare | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
European hare
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 7 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (4 countries), and South America (8 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
European hare
European hare (Lepus europaeus) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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