Mexican cottontail
Sylvilagus cunicularius
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="mexican-cottontail"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Lagomorpha
(อันดับกระต่าย)
Family
Leporidae
(Rabbits & Hares)
Genus
Sylvilagus
Species
Sylvilagus cunicularius
(Mexican cottontail)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
conejo montés
Similar Species in Sylvilagus
Dwarf Tapetí
Sylvilagus tapetillus
Vulnerable
Brush Rabbit
Sylvilagus bachmani
Least Concern
Conejo De Florida
Sylvilagus floridanus
Least Concern
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tapeti
Sylvilagus brasiliensis
Least Concern
🐾
desert cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
Least Concern
🐾
San Jose Brush Rabbit
Sylvilagus mansuetus
Critically Endangered
Dice s Cottontail
Sylvilagus dicei
Vulnerable
Omilteme Cottontail
Sylvilagus insonus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Mexican cottontail?
The scientific name of Mexican cottontail is Sylvilagus cunicularius. It belongs to the genus Sylvilagus.
What is the conservation status of Mexican cottontail?
Mexican cottontail (Sylvilagus cunicularius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mexican cottontail belong to?
Mexican cottontail (Sylvilagus cunicularius) belongs to the genus Sylvilagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Leporidae.
Is Mexican cottontail endangered?
No, Mexican cottontail (Sylvilagus cunicularius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mexican cottontail belong to?
Mexican cottontail (Sylvilagus cunicularius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Mexican cottontail?
The closest relatives of Mexican cottontail in the genus Sylvilagus include Dwarf Tapetí, Brush Rabbit, Conejo De Florida, tapeti, desert cottontail.
Genus Sylvilagus — 13 Species
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DD
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DD
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EN
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VU
Dwarf Tapetí
Sylvilagus tapetillus
Brush Rabbit
Sylvilagus bachmani
🐾
LC
🐾
Mexican cottontail
Sylvilagus cunicularius
Conejo De Florida
Sylvilagus floridanus
tapeti
Sylvilagus brasiliensis
desert cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
San Jose Brush Rabbit
Sylvilagus mansuetus
Dice s Cottontail
Sylvilagus dicei
Omilteme Cottontail
Sylvilagus insonus
Venezuelan Lowland Rabbit
Sylvilagus varynaensis
Andean Cottontail
Sylvilagus andinus
Tres Marias Cottontail
Sylvilagus graysoni
Conejo De Nueva Inglaterra
Sylvilagus transitionalis
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