Hispid Hare

Caprolagus hispidus

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Lagomorpha · Leporidae

About

The hispid hare, also known as the Assam rabbit and bristly rabbit, is a species of rabbit native to South Asia. It is the only species in the genus Caprolagus. Named for its bristly fur coat, the hispid hare is a rabbit with dark-brown fur and a large nose. It has small ears compared to the Indian hare, a lagomorph that occurs in the same regions as the hispid hare.

Fun Fact

Hispid hares are one of the rarest rabbits in the world, found only in tall grasslands at the foot of the Himalayas, and they were thought extinct for over a century before being rediscovered in 1966.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tall grasslands

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

3-5 years

Threats

Illegal Wildlife Trade
Small Population Size
Overgrazing
Agricultural Conversion

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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