Andean Cottontail vs Lagénorhynque Sombre

Sylvilagus andinus compared with Lagenorhynchus obscurus

Key Differences

• Andean Cottontail is Data Deficient while Lagénorhynque Sombre is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Cottontail	Lagénorhynque Sombre
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Sylvilagus	Lagenorhynchus
Species	Sylvilagus andinus	Lagenorhynchus obscurus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Cottontail and Lagénorhynque Sombre share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Andean Cottontail

DD — Data Deficient

Lagénorhynque Sombre

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Cottontail	Lagénorhynque Sombre
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Cottontail

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Lagénorhynque Sombre

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Andean Cottontail

The Andean Cottontail (Sylvilagus andinus) is a species in the genus Sylvilagus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.