The Indian hare (Lepus nigricollis), also known as the black-naped hare, is a common species of hare native to the Indian subcontinent, and Java. Introductions It has been introduced to Madagascar, Comoro Islands, Andaman Islands, Irian Jaya, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, Mayotte, Mauritius and Réunion. Taxonomy There are 7 recognized subspecies of Indian hare. Lepus nigricollis aryabertensis Lepus nigricollis dayanus Lepus nigricollis nigricollis Lepus nigricollis ruficaudatus Lepus nigricollis sadiya Lepus nigricollis simcoxi Lepus nigricollis singhala References Indian hare Mammals of South Asia Mammals of India Indian hare Indian hare