The body length of the rabbit is 38-50 cm, the tail length is 4-7 cm, and the weight is 1300-3000 grams. The body hair on the back is brown and the belly is yellowish-white. The ears are long and the eyes are large and located on the sides of the head. The tail is short and slightly rounded. Leg muscles are developed and powerful, the front legs are short with 5 toes, and the hind legs are longer and have 4 toes.

The cave rabbit is a gregarious animal, active most of the time at dawn, and the grass is their main food.