Feldhase

Lepus europaeus

Near Threatened

About

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.

Habitat & Distribution

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.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Lagomorpha (Hasenartige)

Family

Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)

Genus

Lepus

Species

Lepus europaeus (Feldhase)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Liebre Europea

French lièvre

German Feldhase

Similar Species in Lepus

Abessinisch Hase

Lepus habessinicus

Least Concern

Afrikanischer Savannen Hase

Kalifornischer Eselhase

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Feldhase?

The scientific name of Feldhase is Lepus europaeus. It belongs to the genus Lepus.

What is the conservation status of Feldhase?

Feldhase (Lepus europaeus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Feldhase live?

Feldhase is found in 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.. Countries include Argentina, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France.

What family does Feldhase belong to?

Feldhase (Lepus europaeus) belongs to the genus Lepus, which is part of the taxonomic family Leporidae.

What kingdom does Feldhase belong to?

Feldhase (Lepus europaeus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Feldhase?

The closest relatives of Feldhase in the genus Lepus include Abessinisch Hase, Afrikanischer Savannen Hase, Athiopischer Hase, Busch-Hase, Iberischer Hase.