# Sumatran striped rabbit (*Nesolagus netscheri*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The sumatran striped rabbit (Nesolagus netscheri) is a species in the family Leporidae, order Lagomorpha. Recorded adults weigh 1.5 kg to 1.51 kg. Its IUCN Red List status is Data Deficient.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Active | At night (nocturnal) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Data Deficient (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Lagomorpha
- family: Leporidae
- genus: Nesolagus
- species: *Nesolagus netscheri* (Schlegel, 1880)

Synonyms: *Lepus netscheri*

## Common questions

### How big is the sumatran striped rabbit?

An adult sumatran striped rabbit weighs 1.5 kg, according to values recorded on Wikidata.

### Is the sumatran striped rabbit endangered?

The sumatran striped rabbit is listed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List, meaning it has too little data for its risk to be assessed.

### What kind of animal is the sumatran striped rabbit?

The sumatran striped rabbit (Nesolagus netscheri) belongs to the family Leporidae in the order Lagomorpha.

## Sources

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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
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