🌿Native Nature

European Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Taxonomy

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

About

The European rabbit or common rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a species of rabbit native to southwestern Europe (Spain, Portugal and Western France) and northwest Africa (Morocco and Algeria). It has been widely introduced elsewhere, often with devastating effects on local biodiversity. However, its decline in its native range (caused by the diseases myxomatosis and rabbit calicivirus, as well as overhunting and habitat loss), has caused the decline of its highly dependent predators, the Iberian lynx and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European Rabbit?
The scientific name of European Rabbit is Oryctolagus cuniculus.
What kingdom does European Rabbit belong to?
European Rabbit belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does European Rabbit belong to?
European Rabbit belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does European Rabbit belong to?
European Rabbit belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does European Rabbit belong to?
European Rabbit belongs to the order Lagomorpha.
What family does European Rabbit belong to?
European Rabbit belongs to the family Leporidae.
What genus does European Rabbit belong to?
European Rabbit belongs to the genus Oryctolagus.