Red Rock Hare

The red rock hares are the three species in the genus Pronolagus. They are African lagomorphs of the family Leporidae.

The genus contains the following species:

  • Natal red rock hare, Pronolagus crassicaudatus
  • Jameson's red rock hare, Pronolagus randensis
  • Smith's red rock hare, Pronolagus rupestris
  • Hewitt's red rock hare, Pronolagus saundersiae (formerly was included in Pronolagus rupestris)

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