Black jackrabbit
Lepus insularis W. Bryant, 1891
The black jackrabbit (Lepus insularis) is a species in the family Leporidae, order Lagomorpha. Recorded adults weigh about 2.66 kg. Its IUCN Red List status is Vulnerable.
Quick facts about the black jackrabbit
- Weight
- 2.66 kgsrc for Weight
- Length
- Not recorded
- Lifespan
- Not recorded
- Diet
- Herbivoresrc for Diet
- Main food
- Not recorded
- Habitat
- Not recorded
- Gestation
- 41 days – 43 dayssrc for Gestation
- Young per litter or clutch
- 3.5src for Young per litter or clutch
- Active
- At night (nocturnal)src for Active
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrialsrc for Lifestyle
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable (IUCN)src for Conservation status
- Countries on record
- Not recorded
Where does the black jackrabbit live?
Not recorded
What is the black jackrabbit?
The black jackrabbit (Lepus insularis) (Spanish: liebre negra), also known as the black hare or Espiritu Santo jackrabbit (Spanish: liebre de Espíritu Santo), is a species of hare native to Mexico. It is only known to live on the island of Espiritu Santo in the Gulf of California. The IUCN has listed the black jackrabbit as a vulnerable species because of its restricted range. It is regarded by some authorities as being a subspecies of the black-tailed jackrabbit (L. californicus), which is found on the mainland of Mexico.
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Is the black jackrabbit endangered?
The black jackrabbit is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List: it faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
- LCLeast Concern
- NTNear Threatened
- VUVulnerable
- ENEndangered
- CRCritically Endangered
- EWExtinct in the Wild
- EXExtinct
Category via Wikidata (CC0). Find the full assessment on the IUCN Red List. See all Vulnerable species.
How is the black jackrabbit classified?
- kingdomAnimalia
- phylumChordata
- classMammalia
- orderLagomorpha
- familyLeporidae
- genusLepus
- SpeciesLepus insularis W. Bryant, 1891
Synonyms Lepus californicus insularis
Other names and names in other languages (6)
- Espiritu Santo jackrabbitEnglish
- Espiritu Santo jackrabbitEnglish
- Liebre negraSpanish
- Liebre de Espiritu SantoSpanish
- Liebre de Espíritu SantoSpanish
- Liebre prietaSpanish
Relatives of the black jackrabbit
Other species in the same genus Lepus.
European hare
Lepus europaeus
Mountain hare
Lepus timidus
Arctic hare
Lepus arcticus
Snowshoe hare
Lepus americanus
Cape hare
Lepus capensis
Black-tailed jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
CompareBlack jackrabbit vs European hareBlack jackrabbit vs Mountain hareBlack jackrabbit vs Arctic hareBlack jackrabbit vs Snowshoe hare
Common questions
Answered only where our data holds the answer.
How big is the black jackrabbit?
An adult black jackrabbit weighs 2.66 kg, according to values recorded on Wikidata.
Is the black jackrabbit endangered?
The black jackrabbit is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, meaning it faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
How long is the black jackrabbit pregnant?
The recorded gestation period is 41 days – 43 days.
What kind of animal is the black jackrabbit?
The black jackrabbit (Lepus insularis) belongs to the family Leporidae in the order Lagomorpha.
Sources and how to cite this page
Data as of 2026-11-11. How this page is put together.
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