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Desert Cottontail

Sylvilagus audubonii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Lagomorpha ›Family: Leporidae ›Genus: Sylvilagus

About

The desert cottontail (Sylvilagus audubonii), also known as Audubon's cottontail, is a New World cottontail rabbit, and a member of the family Leporidae. Unlike the European rabbit, they do not form social burrow systems, but compared with some other leporids, they are extremely tolerant of other individuals in their vicinity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Desert Cottontail?
The scientific name of Desert Cottontail is Sylvilagus audubonii.
What kingdom does Desert Cottontail belong to?
Desert Cottontail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Desert Cottontail belong to?
Desert Cottontail belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Desert Cottontail belong to?
Desert Cottontail belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Desert Cottontail belong to?
Desert Cottontail belongs to the order Lagomorpha.
What family does Desert Cottontail belong to?
Desert Cottontail belongs to the family Leporidae.
What genus does Desert Cottontail belong to?
Desert Cottontail belongs to the genus Sylvilagus.