Bunyoro Rabbit

Poelagus marjorita

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Lagomorpha · Leporidae

About

The Bunyoro rabbit or Uganda grass hare is a species of mammal in the family Leporidae. It is the only member of the genus Poelagus. It is a medium-sized, greyish-brown furred, nocturnal, plant-eating rabbit found in central Africa. Its typical habitat is damp savannah, often with rocky outcrops, but it also appears in forests and in rocky areas alongside rock hyraxes.

Fun Fact

It is a medium-sized (400 to 605 millimetres (15.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in various habitats: stony outcrops, woodland savannah, and hilly regions with short grasses.

Diet

Diet consists of grasses and flowering plants.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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