European hare

Lepus europaeus

Near Threatened

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European hare (Lepus europaeus) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

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.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)

Family

Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)

Genus

Lepus

Species

Lepus europaeus (European hare)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Liebre Europea

French lièvre

German Feldhase

Similar Species in Lepus

black-tailed jackrabbit

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European hare?

The scientific name of European hare is Lepus europaeus. It belongs to the genus Lepus.

What is the conservation status of European hare?

European hare (Lepus europaeus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does European hare live?

European hare 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 European hare belong to?

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

What kingdom does European hare belong to?

European hare (Lepus europaeus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of European hare?

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