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black-tailed jackrabbit

Lepus californicus

Least Concern

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The black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus) is a species in the genus Lepus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)

Family

Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)

Genus

Lepus

Species

Lepus californicus (black-tailed jackrabbit)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Liebre cola negra

German Kalifornischer Eselhase

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of black-tailed jackrabbit?

The scientific name of black-tailed jackrabbit is Lepus californicus. It belongs to the genus Lepus.

What is the conservation status of black-tailed jackrabbit?

black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does black-tailed jackrabbit live?

black-tailed jackrabbit is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom.

What family does black-tailed jackrabbit belong to?

black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus) belongs to the genus Lepus, which is part of the taxonomic family Leporidae.

Is black-tailed jackrabbit endangered?

No, black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does black-tailed jackrabbit belong to?

black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of black-tailed jackrabbit?

The closest relatives of black-tailed jackrabbit in the genus Lepus include Abyssinian Hare, African Savanna Hare, antelope jackrabbit, Arctic Hare, Black Jackrabbit.