Sumatran Striped Rabbit
Nesolagus netscheri
Conservation Status
VulnerableMammalia · Lagomorpha · Leporidae
About
The Sumatran striped rabbit, also known as the Sumatra short-eared rabbit or Sumatran rabbit, is a species of rabbit found in the montane forests of the Barisan Mountains in northwestern Sumatra and surrounding areas. Similar in size to the European rabbit, but with shorter limbs and muzzle and a broader head, the Sumatran striped rabbit is distinguished by the black or dark brown stripes running across its yellowish grey body. Its close relative, the recently discovered Annamite striped rabbit, has similar fur patterns, but is only found on the Laos–Vietnam border.
Fun Fact
The Sumatran striped rabbit has been described as the rarest rabbit in the world.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurred in lowland forests as low as 544 metres (1,785 ft) above sea level.
Diet
Eats the stalk and leaves of understory plants, but captive rabbits will eat grain and tropical fruits.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change