Japanese Hare (Lepus brachyurus) — Least Concern Mammalia

Japanese Hare

Lepus brachyurus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Lagomorpha · Leporidae

About

The Japanese hare is a species of hare endemic to Japan. In Japanese, it is called the Nousagi, meaning "field rabbit".

Fun Fact

In Japanese, it is called the Nousagi (Japanese: 野兎), meaning "field rabbit".

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found across Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, that is, all the main islands of Japan except Hokkaido, where it is replaced by the related mountain hare (Lepus timidus).

Diet

Eat the bark off of trees and it does so occasionally which can cause major damage to trees and forests.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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