Annamite Striped Rabbit
Nesolagus timminsi
Conservation Status
EndangeredMammalia · Lagomorpha · Leporidae
About
The Annamite striped rabbit is a species of rabbit native to the Annamite mountain range on the Laos–Vietnam border. The rabbit has short ears, black or dark brown stripes against a buff-colored body, and a red rump. It resembles the Sumatran striped rabbit, a closely related species that lives in the Barisan Mountains of Indonesia. The species was first observed in 1996 by biologist Robert Timmins in a market in Ban Lak in Laos, and was described in 2000, when it was named after Timmins' find. It is known as the thỏ vằn in Vietnamese and ka tai lai seua in Lao.
Fun Fact
Until 1996, the only known species belonging to the genus Nesolagus was the Sumatran striped rabbit (Nesolagus netscheri), a species restricted to the Sumatran mountain range of Bukit Barisan and known since the late 19th century.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Live in wet evergreen forest habitats, and have been found at altitudes ranging from 50 to 1,400 meters (160 to 4,590 ft) above sea level.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease