Ethiopian Highland Hare
Lepus starcki
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="ethiopian-highland-hare"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(животные)
Phylum
Chordata
(хордовые)
Class
Mammalia
(млекопитающие)
Order
Lagomorpha
(зайцеобразные)
Family
Leporidae
(Rabbits & Hares)
Genus
Lepus
Species
Lepus starcki
(Ethiopian Highland Hare)
Names in Other Languages
French
Lievre D' Ethiopie
German
Starckhase
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Least Concern
Burmese Hare
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black-tailed jackrabbit
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Hainan Hare
Lepus hainanus
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Ethiopian Highland Hare?
The scientific name of Ethiopian Highland Hare is Lepus starcki. It belongs to the genus Lepus.
What is the conservation status of Ethiopian Highland Hare?
Ethiopian Highland Hare (Lepus starcki) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Ethiopian Highland Hare belong to?
Ethiopian Highland Hare (Lepus starcki) belongs to the genus Lepus, which is part of the taxonomic family Leporidae.
Is Ethiopian Highland Hare endangered?
No, Ethiopian Highland Hare (Lepus starcki) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ethiopian Highland Hare belong to?
Ethiopian Highland Hare (Lepus starcki) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).
What are the closest relatives of Ethiopian Highland Hare?
The closest relatives of Ethiopian Highland Hare in the genus Lepus include Manzhurskiy Zayats, Zayats Tolai, antelope jackrabbit, black-tailed jackrabbit, Broom Hare.
Genus Lepus — 20 Species
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LC
Manzhurskiy Zayats
Lepus mandshuricus
Zayats Tolai
Lepus tolai
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
Korean Hare
Lepus coreanus
Black Jackrabbit
Lepus insularis
European hare
Lepus europaeus
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Ethiopian Highland Hare
Lepus starcki
mountain hare
Lepus timidus
Yarkand Hare
Lepus yarkandensis
Scrub Hare
Lepus saxatilis
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