Lagomorphs discovered in the 2000s

"This page is a list of species of the order Lagomorpha discovered in the 2000s. See also parent page Mammals discovered in the 2000s.

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.cite web
title=A new rabbit species (sylvilagus, Mammalia: leporidae) from the lowlands of Venezuela
work=SciElo
url=http://www.scielo.sa.cr/scielo.php?pid=S0034-77442001000100036&script=sci_arttext
accessdate=2006-06-19]

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.cite web
title=Nesolagus timminsi
work=IUCN Red List
url=http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/41209/all
accessdate=2006-06-27]

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