1,076 observationsLeast Concern
Antelope Jackrabbit
Lepus alleni
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Lagomorpha βΊFamily: Leporidae βΊGenus: Lepus
About
The antelope jackrabbit (Lepus alleni), found in Southern Arizona and Northwestern Mexico, is a species of North American hare. Within this range, it occupies dry desert areas. This species is placed in family Leporidae, which is within order Lagomorpha. Male and female antelope jackrabbits are identical in appearance. This species is large in size with long, pointed ears and a distinct coat coloration. The antelope jackrabbit has a white belly, light grey sides, a back peppered...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Antelope Jackrabbit is Lepus alleni.
- Antelope Jackrabbit belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Antelope Jackrabbit belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Antelope Jackrabbit belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Antelope Jackrabbit belongs to the order Lagomorpha.
- Antelope Jackrabbit belongs to the family Leporidae.
- Antelope Jackrabbit belongs to the genus Lepus.