Lagomorphs discovered in the 2000s
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This page is a list of species of the order Lagomorpha discovered in the 2000s. See also parent page Mammals discovered in the 2000s.
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[edit] Black Pika Ochotona nigritia (2000)
The Black Pika is a new species of pika.
[edit] Venezuelan Lowland Rabbit Sylvilagus varynaensis (2000)
The Venezuelan Lowland Rabbit is a new species of Cottontail rabbit described in 2000, and named Sylvilagus varynaensis. It is the largest and darkest of the Venezuelan rabbits.[1]
[edit] Annamite Striped Rabbit Nesolagus timminsi (late 90s/2000)
The Annamite Striped Rabbit Nesolagus timminsi was discovered in the mountain forests in Vietnam and Laos. Its existence was first made known as food for sale on a market stall. It is a member of a genus previously only known from the Sumatran Striped Rabbit (N. netscheri). Since its discovery, the Annamite Striped Rabbit has been found in many locations throughout Vietnam.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ A new rabbit species (sylvilagus, Mammalia: leporidae) from the lowlands of Venezuela. SciElo. Retrieved on 2006-06-19.
- ^ Nesolagus timminsi. IUCN Red List. Retrieved on 2006-06-27.
