The Hispid hare Caprolagus hispidus, also called Assam rabbit is a leporid native to South Asia, whose historic range extended along the southern foothills of the Himalayas. Today, the habitat of hispid hares is highly fragmented with an area of occupancy of less than 500 km² (190 sq mi) extending over an estimated area of 5,000 to 20,000 km² (1,900 to 7,700 sq mi). Populations experience a continuing decline in suitable habitat due to increasing agriculture, flood control, and human development.

The hispid hare has a harsh and bristle coat. Ears are very short and not projecting beyond the fur. The coat is dark brown on the back due to a mixture of black and brown hairs; brown on the chest and whitish on the abdomen. The tail is brown and about 30 mm (1.2 in) long. In body weight males range from 1,810 to 2,610 g (4.0 to 5.8 lb) with a mean of 2,248 g (4.96 lb). Females weigh in average 2,518 g (5.55 lb), including a heavily pregnant female weighing 3,210 g (7.1 lb) in this statistical mean weight.