Distribution, status and conservation needs of the white-sided jackrabbit, Lepus callotis (Lagomorpha)

Autores/as

  • David E. Brown Arizona State University http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7631-4116
  • Myles B. Traphagen University of Arizona
  • Consuelo Lorenzo El Colegio de la Frontera Sur
  • Martha Gomez-Sapiens University of Arizona

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2018.1.2225

Palabras clave:

Conservation, Distribution, Lepus callotis

Resumen

Although an important game animal and a species of wide distribution, little is known about the natural history of the white-sided jackrabbit (Lepus callotis), its ecological requirements, and limiting factors. The information available suggests that this species may have undergone a reduction in both population numbers and distribution, and may be endangered due to habitat changes. The information presented herein should facilitate proposals for future research, and conservation and management actions.

Biografía del autor/a

David E. Brown, Arizona State University

School of Life Sciences

Myles B. Traphagen, University of Arizona

School of Geography and Development, Geographic Information Systems Technology Program

Consuelo Lorenzo, El Colegio de la Frontera Sur

Departamento Conservación de la Biodiversidad. Investigadora Titular C.

Martha Gomez-Sapiens, University of Arizona

Department of Geosciences

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