Fauna
Mammal · GBIF taxon 2436684

Sumatran Striped Rabbit

Nesolagus netscheri

Also known as Sumatra Short-eared Rabbit, Sumatran Rabbit

Sumatran striped rabbits navigate the dense, mossy understory of the Barisan Mountains primarily under the cover of total darkness. Their bold black-and-buff striping breaks up their body outline against leaf litter, providing remarkable camouflage from forest predators. Unlike typical burrow-digging rabbits, they frequently shelter inside existing underground cavities excavated by other animals or nest under tree buttresses.

NocturnalElusiveHerbivore
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Data DeficientConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXData Deficient — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & prey
  • Forest herbs
  • Understory leaves
  • Succulent stalks
Predators
  • Sunda Clouded Leopard
  • Sumatran Tiger
  • Asiatic Golden Cat
ThreatsAgricultural clearance, road development, and habitat fragmentation
HabitatsMontane tropical rainforest and mossy cloud forest
Life spanUnknown in wild; estimated 5–10 years
Classification
  1. FamilyLeporidae
  2. SpeciesNesolagus netscheri
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe from a distance; rarely encountered by humans.
What to notice
Look for short rounded ears, bold dark stripes over a buff coat, and a distinctive reddish rump.
Support conservation
Maintain strict distance if spotted and promptly report coordinates and footage to local conservation biologists.
Responsible observation
  • Trail Etiquette: Stay on established paths to prevent disturbing fragile mossy cloud forest floors.
  • Camera Monitoring: Rely on passive camera traps rather than active searching, as direct sightings are exceptionally rare.
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