Caprolagus hispidus Pearson, 1839:152
Hispid hare, Assam rabbit
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Synonym/s: Lepus hispidus Pearson, 1839:152
Conservation Status
Rediscovered in 1971
IUCN RedList status: Endangered
Distribution
India
Biology
Hypodigm
Media
References
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