# Hispid hare (*Caprolagus hispidus*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The hispid hare (Caprolagus hispidus), also called the Assam rabbit or Bristly rabbit, is a mammal in the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha. It is a medium-sized, terrestrial, nocturnal herbivore of grassland, with a representative adult body mass of 2.5 kg. Gestation lasts 40 days, with 3.5 young per litter and 2.7 litters per year. The IUCN Red List classifies the hispid hare as Endangered (EN), a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Gestation | 40 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 3.46 |
| Litters or clutches a year | 2.66 |
| Active | At night (nocturnal) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Endangered (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Lagomorpha
- family: Leporidae
- genus: Caprolagus
- species: *Caprolagus hispidus* (Pearson, 1839)

Synonyms: *Lepus hispidus*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the hispid hare?

The hispid hare is a mammal in the family Leporidae, order Lagomorpha. It is also called the Assam rabbit or Bristly rabbit.

### Is the hispid hare endangered?

Yes. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered (EN), a threatened category.

### What does the hispid hare eat?

The hispid hare is a herbivore.

### How heavy is the hispid hare?

An adult Hispid hare has a representative body mass of 2.5 kg, placing it in the medium size class.

### What habitat does the hispid hare live in?

The hispid hare lives in grassland, where it is terrestrial and nocturnal.

### How many young does the hispid hare have?

The hispid hare has 3.5 young per litter and 2.7 litters per year, after a gestation period of 40 days.

### Who named the hispid hare?

The scientific name Caprolagus hispidus carries the authority (Pearson, 1839), meaning it was named by Pearson in 1839.

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