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snowshoe hare
Lepus americanus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="snowshoe-hare"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(동물)
Phylum
Chordata
(척삭동물)
Class
Mammalia
(포유류)
Order
Lagomorpha
(토끼목)
Family
Leporidae
(Rabbits & Hares)
Genus
Lepus
Species
Lepus americanus
(snowshoe hare)
Names in Other Languages
French
lièvre d'Amérique
Similar Species in Lepus
Manjutokki
Lepus mandshuricus
Least Concern
Mettokki
Lepus coreanus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of snowshoe hare?
The scientific name of snowshoe hare is Lepus americanus. It belongs to the genus Lepus.
What is the conservation status of snowshoe hare?
snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does snowshoe hare live?
snowshoe hare is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does snowshoe hare belong to?
snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus) belongs to the genus Lepus, which is part of the taxonomic family Leporidae.
Is snowshoe hare endangered?
No, snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does snowshoe hare belong to?
snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of snowshoe hare?
The closest relatives of snowshoe hare in the genus Lepus include Manjutokki, Mettokki, antelope jackrabbit, black-tailed jackrabbit, Broom Hare.
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Manjutokki
Lepus mandshuricus
Mettokki
Lepus coreanus
antelope jackrabbit
Lepus alleni
black-tailed jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
Broom Hare
Lepus castroviejoi
cape hare
Lepus capensis
Burmese Hare
Lepus peguensis
African Savanna Hare
Lepus victoriae
Arctic Hare
Lepus arcticus
Corsican Hare
Lepus corsicanus
Ethiopian Hare
Lepus fagani
Granada Hare
Lepus granatensis
Indian Hare
Lepus nigricollis
Black Jackrabbit
Lepus insularis
European hare
Lepus europaeus
Ethiopian Highland Hare
Lepus starcki
Tolai Hare
Lepus tolai
mountain hare
Lepus timidus
Yarkand Hare
Lepus yarkandensis
Scrub Hare
Lepus saxatilis
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