Korean hare
| Korean hare | |
|---|---|
| Lepus coreanus in Gangwon Province, South Korea | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Lagomorpha |
| Family: | Leporidae |
| Genus: | Lepus |
| Species: | L. coreanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lepus coreanus Thomas, 1892 | |
| Korean hare range | |
The Korean hare (Lepus coreanus) is a species of hare native to the Korean Peninsula and adjoining parts of northeastern China. The Korean hare inhabits diverse habitats within its range, from remote mountain forests to cultivated land. Fur colour varies slightly among individuals, but is generally some shade of liver brown.