3 Types of Rabbits in Alaska
3 types of rabbits from the rabbit and hare family (Leporidae) have a verified observation record in Alaska. The most frequently recorded are Snowshoe Hare, European Rabbit and Alaskan Hare. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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3 types of rabbits from the rabbit and hare family (Leporidae) have a verified observation record in Alaska. The most frequently recorded are Snowshoe Hare, European Rabbit and Alaskan Hare. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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3 types of rabbits recorded in Alaska
3 rabbits species have a verified observation record in Alaska across the rabbit and hare family (Leporidae), each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
| # | Species | Scientific name | Verified records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snowshoe Hare | Lepus americanus | 1,261 |
| 2 | European Rabbit | Oryctolagus cuniculus | 164 |
| 3 | Alaskan Hare | Lepus othus | 25 |
Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
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The Snowshoe Hare (Lepus americanus) is the most commonly recorded, with 1,261 verified observations — about 87% of all rabbits reported in Alaska. If you spot a rabbit here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.