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SPECIES PROFILE
Corsican Hare (Lepus corsicanus)
Lepus
IUCN STATUS
Vulnerable
CONSERVATION STATUS
Vulnerable
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Corsica, Sardinia
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
Mediterranean maquis, scrub
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Lagomorpha
FAMILY
Leporidae
GENUS
Lepus
📋 Description
SIZE
45-55 cm body, 2-3 kg
COLORATION
Grey-brown, paler than European hare
ADAPTATIONS
Adapted to island life, good camouflage
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Mediterranean maquis, scrub
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Corsica, Sardinia
REPRODUCTION
1-3 leverets, 2-3 litters per year
DIET DETAILS
Grasses, herbs, shrubs
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss, hunting, competition with introduced hares
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Corsican hare is a distinct island species, smaller and paler than mainland hares. It is highly threatened by habitat degradation and competition.
2
It is one of Europe’s rarest lagomorphs and is found only on Corsica and Sardinia.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Corsica maquis (France)
Sardinia Italy
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Very rare; night surveys in maquis on Corsica/Sardinia.
