Hainan Hare vs Surf Scoter

Lepus hainanus compared with Melanitta perspicillata

Key Differences

• Hainan Hare is Endangered while Surf Scoter is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hainan Hare	Surf Scoter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)	Anatidae
Genus	Lepus	Melanitta
Species	Lepus hainanus	Melanitta perspicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

Hainan Hare and Surf Scoter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Hainan Hare

EN — Endangered

Surf Scoter

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hainan Hare	Surf Scoter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hainan Hare

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Surf Scoter

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).