Kharghosh
Lepus nigricollis
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Mauritius and Seychelles.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(प्राणी)
Phylum
Chordata
(रज्जुकी)
Class
Mammalia
(स्तनधारी)
Order
Lagomorpha
(खरहारूपी)
Family
Leporidae
(Rabbits & Hares)
Genus
Lepus
Species
Lepus nigricollis
(Kharghosh)
Names in Other Languages
Hindi
Kharghosh
Similar Species in Lepus
Hainan Hare
Lepus hainanus
Endangered
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Lepus alleni
Least Concern
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black-tailed jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
Least Concern
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cape hare
Lepus capensis
Least Concern
Broom Hare
Lepus castroviejoi
Vulnerable
African Savanna Hare
Lepus victoriae
Least Concern
Arctic Hare
Lepus arcticus
Least Concern
Abyssinian Hare
Lepus habessinicus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Kharghosh?
The scientific name of Kharghosh is Lepus nigricollis. It belongs to the genus Lepus.
What is the conservation status of Kharghosh?
Kharghosh (Lepus nigricollis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kharghosh live?
Kharghosh is found in Distributed across Mauritius and Seychelles.. Countries include Mauritius, Seychelles.
What family does Kharghosh belong to?
Kharghosh (Lepus nigricollis) belongs to the genus Lepus, which is part of the taxonomic family Leporidae.
Is Kharghosh endangered?
No, Kharghosh (Lepus nigricollis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Kharghosh belong to?
Kharghosh (Lepus nigricollis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Kharghosh?
The closest relatives of Kharghosh in the genus Lepus include Hainan Hare, antelope jackrabbit, black-tailed jackrabbit, cape hare, Broom Hare.
Genus Lepus — 20 Species
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LC
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Kharghosh
Lepus nigricollis
Hainan Hare
Lepus hainanus
antelope jackrabbit
Lepus alleni
black-tailed jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
cape hare
Lepus capensis
Broom Hare
Lepus castroviejoi
African Savanna Hare
Lepus victoriae
Arctic Hare
Lepus arcticus
Corsican Hare
Lepus corsicanus
Ethiopian Hare
Lepus fagani
Korean Hare
Lepus coreanus
European hare
Lepus europaeus
Ethiopian Highland Hare
Lepus starcki
Desert Hare.
Lepus tibetanus
Japanese Hare
Lepus brachyurus
Chinese Hare
Lepus sinensis
Manchurian Hare
Lepus mandshuricus
Burmese Hare
Lepus peguensis
Granada Hare
Lepus granatensis
Black Jackrabbit
Lepus insularis
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