Japanese Hare
Lepus brachyurus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="japanese-hare"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Lagomorpha
(อันดับกระต่าย)
Family
Leporidae
(Rabbits & Hares)
Genus
Lepus
Species
Lepus brachyurus
(Japanese Hare)
Names in Other Languages
Japanese
Nihon Nousagi
Similar Species in Lepus
Hainan Hare
Lepus hainanus
Endangered
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antelope jackrabbit
Lepus alleni
Least Concern
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black-tailed jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
Least Concern
Broom Hare
Lepus castroviejoi
Vulnerable
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cape hare
Lepus capensis
Least Concern
Manchurian Hare
Lepus mandshuricus
Least Concern
Burmese Hare
Lepus peguensis
Least Concern
Abyssinian Hare
Lepus habessinicus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Japanese Hare?
The scientific name of Japanese Hare is Lepus brachyurus. It belongs to the genus Lepus.
What is the conservation status of Japanese Hare?
Japanese Hare (Lepus brachyurus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Japanese Hare belong to?
Japanese Hare (Lepus brachyurus) belongs to the genus Lepus, which is part of the taxonomic family Leporidae.
Is Japanese Hare endangered?
No, Japanese Hare (Lepus brachyurus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Japanese Hare belong to?
Japanese Hare (Lepus brachyurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese Hare?
The closest relatives of Japanese Hare in the genus Lepus include Abyssinian Hare, Hainan Hare, antelope jackrabbit, black-tailed jackrabbit, Broom Hare.
Genus Lepus — 20 Species
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Abyssinian Hare
Lepus habessinicus
Hainan Hare
Lepus hainanus
antelope jackrabbit
Lepus alleni
black-tailed jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
Broom Hare
Lepus castroviejoi
cape hare
Lepus capensis
Manchurian Hare
Lepus mandshuricus
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
Ethiopian Highland Hare
Lepus starcki
Tolai Hare
Lepus tolai
mountain hare
Lepus timidus
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