Mitochondrial evidence of phylogenetic distinction of Sri Lankan wild hare (Lepus nigricollis singhala)

Lepus nigricollis is a small mammal species mainly found in South Asia. The phylogenetic position of the Sri Lankan wild hare (Lepus nigricollis singhala) is yet to be determined. Therefore, the mitochondrial DNA D-loop of three Sri Lankan wild hare samples was studied. Phylogenetic analyses revealed that Sri Lankan wild hare clustered as a basal separate branch consistent with the phylogenetic position of other isolated populations. The limitation of the current data did not permit us to make any further conclusions; therefore, more research evidence is still required.