ENEndangered
Amami Rabbit
Pentalagus furnessi
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amami_rabbit
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in LEPORIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Amami Rabbit classified as Endangered?
Amami Rabbit 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 Amami Rabbit live?
Amami Rabbit 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 Amami Rabbit?
The main threats to Amami Rabbit are 1.1, 4.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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