ENEndangered
Lepus hainanus
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Compliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in LEPORIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lepus hainanus classified as Endangered?
Lepus hainanus is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Lepus hainanus live?
Lepus hainanus occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lepus hainanus?
The main threats to Lepus hainanus are 2.1, 5.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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