Skin Key

General

Lagomorpha - Pronolagus rupestris (A. Smith, 1834)

Option BA. The ear is about the same length as the distance from the nose to the back of the eye.B. The tail is not dark above and light below. It is a reddish colour and may have a black tip. C. The length of each hindfoot is 100 mm, or shorter.Select
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Lepus

There are 2 species known in Tanzania: Lepus capensis and Lepus victoriae. Lepus is differentiated from Pronolagus by the long ears and white tail.