VUVulnerable
Black Jackrabbit
Lepus insularis
Stable
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_jackrabbit
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in LEPORIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black Jackrabbit classified as Vulnerable?
Black Jackrabbit is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Black Jackrabbit live?
Black Jackrabbit occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black Jackrabbit?
The main threats to Black Jackrabbit are 5.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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