Indian Hare
Lepus nigricollis
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="indian-hare"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Mauritius and Seychelles.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Lagomorpha
(Rabbits & Hares)
Family
Leporidae
(Rabbits & Hares)
Genus
Lepus
Species
Lepus nigricollis
(Indian Hare)
Names in Other Languages
Hindi
Kharghosh
Similar Species in Lepus
Abyssinian Hare
Lepus habessinicus
Least Concern
African Savanna Hare
Lepus victoriae
Least Concern
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antelope jackrabbit
Lepus alleni
Least Concern
Arctic Hare
Lepus arcticus
Least Concern
Black Jackrabbit
Lepus insularis
Vulnerable
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black-tailed jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
Least Concern
Broom Hare
Lepus castroviejoi
Vulnerable
Burmese Hare
Lepus peguensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Indian Hare?
The scientific name of Indian Hare is Lepus nigricollis. It belongs to the genus Lepus.
What is the conservation status of Indian Hare?
Indian Hare (Lepus nigricollis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Indian Hare live?
Indian Hare is found in Distributed across Mauritius and Seychelles.. Countries include Mauritius, Seychelles.
What family does Indian Hare belong to?
Indian Hare (Lepus nigricollis) belongs to the genus Lepus, which is part of the taxonomic family Leporidae.
Is Indian Hare endangered?
No, Indian Hare (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 Indian Hare belong to?
Indian Hare (Lepus nigricollis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Indian Hare?
The closest relatives of Indian Hare in the genus Lepus include Abyssinian Hare, African Savanna Hare, antelope jackrabbit, Arctic Hare, Black Jackrabbit.
Genus Lepus — 20 Species
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Abyssinian Hare
Lepus habessinicus
African Savanna Hare
Lepus victoriae
antelope jackrabbit
Lepus alleni
Arctic Hare
Lepus arcticus
Black Jackrabbit
Lepus insularis
black-tailed jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
Broom Hare
Lepus castroviejoi
Burmese Hare
Lepus peguensis
cape hare
Lepus capensis
Chinese Hare
Lepus sinensis
Corsican Hare
Lepus corsicanus
Desert Hare.
Lepus tibetanus
Ethiopian Hare
Lepus fagani
Ethiopian Highland Hare
Lepus starcki
European hare
Lepus europaeus
Granada Hare
Lepus granatensis
Hainan Hare
Lepus hainanus
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Indian Hare
Lepus nigricollis
Japanese Hare
Lepus brachyurus
Korean Hare
Lepus coreanus
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