Jameson's red rock hare
Jameson's red rock hare (Pronolagus randensis) is a leporid found only on the continent of Africa, mostly in the southern portion of the continent. Zimbabwe and Namibia are thought to have the largest populations of the red rock hare and it is said to be found throughout both countries. South Africa has a population of this red rock hare but it is only found in the northwestern part of the country. Botswana also has a population in the Tswapong Hills.
Jameson's red rock hare | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Lagomorpha |
Family: | Leporidae |
Genus: | Pronolagus |
Species: | P. randensis |
Binomial name | |
Pronolagus randensis Jameson, 1907 | |
Jameson's Red Rock Hare range |
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