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Schneehase

Lepus timidus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine

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 timidus (Schneehase)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Xue Tu

Spanish Liebre Variable

French Lièvre Variable

German Schneehase

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 Schneehase?

The scientific name of Schneehase is Lepus timidus. It belongs to the genus Lepus.

What is the conservation status of Schneehase?

Schneehase (Lepus timidus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Schneehase live?

Schneehase is found in Distributed across Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does Schneehase belong to?

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

What kingdom does Schneehase belong to?

Schneehase (Lepus timidus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Schneehase?

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