Liebre Europea

Lepus europaeus

Near Threatened

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La liebre europea (Lepus europaeus) está clasificada como Casi Amenazada (NT) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Cercana a calificar como amenazada, con poblaciones que pueden volverse vulnerables sin medidas de conservación.

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.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇪🇸 Spain 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇪 Peru 🇺🇾 Uruguay 🇵🇾 Paraguay 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)

Family

Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)

Genus

Lepus

Species

Lepus europaeus (Liebre Europea)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Liebre Europea

French lièvre

German Feldhase

Similar Species in Lepus

Liebre de Espíritu Santo

Liebre de Tehuantepec

Lepus flavigularis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Liebre Europea?

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

What is the conservation status of Liebre Europea?

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

Where does Liebre Europea live?

Liebre Europea 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 Liebre Europea belong to?

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

What kingdom does Liebre Europea belong to?

Liebre Europea (Lepus europaeus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Liebre Europea?

The closest relatives of Liebre Europea in the genus Lepus include Liebra pinta, Liebre antilope, Liebre cola negra, Liebre de Córcega, Liebre de Espíritu Santo.