This page is a list of species of the order Lagomorpha discovered in the 2000s. See also parent page Mammals discovered in the 2000s.
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Black pika Ochotona nigritia (2000)
The black pika is a new species of pika.
Venezuelan lowland rabbit Sylvilagus varynaensis (2000)
The Venezuelan lowland rabbit is a new species of Cottontail rabbit described in 2000, and named Sylvilagus varynaensis. It is the largest and darkest of the Venezuelan rabbits.
Annamite striped rabbit Nesolagus timminsi (late 90s/2000)
The Annamite striped rabbit Nesolagus timminsi was discovered in the mountain forests in Vietnam and Laos. Its existence was first made known as food for sale on a market stall. It is a member of a genus previously only known from the Sumatran striped rabbit (N. netscheri). Since its discovery, the Annamite striped rabbit has been found in many locations throughout Vietnam.
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Lagomorphs described in the 2000s Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA