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Hispid hare

Caprolagus hispidus · Leporidae · Lagomorpha

Best monthsJan–Marmost records
Records55in 1 country
Most seen inNepal55 records
Red ListEndangeredIUCN status
Hispid hare
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About

Hispid hare in brief

The hispid hare (Caprolagus hispidus) is a mammal of the Leporidae family — species of mammal.

In Nepal it has 55 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in January, February and March and fall to their lowest in March and April.

Its global conservation status is endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Nepal55 records · best Jan, Feb
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

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