🌿Native Nature

Omilteme Cottontail

Sylvilagus insonus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Omilteme cottontail (Sylvilagus insonus) is a cottontail rabbit found only in the state of Guerrero, Mexico in the mountain range of Sierra Madre del Sur. Belonging to the family Leporidae, it is one of fourteen species in the genus Sylvilagus, a genus restricted to the New World. The Omilteme cottontail is considered one of the most endangered rabbit species in the world and is only known and been described by very few specimens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Omilteme Cottontail?
The scientific name of Omilteme Cottontail is Sylvilagus insonus.
What is the conservation status of Omilteme Cottontail?
The Omilteme Cottontail has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does Omilteme Cottontail belong to?
Omilteme Cottontail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Omilteme Cottontail belong to?
Omilteme Cottontail belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Omilteme Cottontail belong to?
Omilteme Cottontail belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Omilteme Cottontail belong to?
Omilteme Cottontail belongs to the order Lagomorpha.
What family does Omilteme Cottontail belong to?
Omilteme Cottontail belongs to the family Leporidae.
What genus does Omilteme Cottontail belong to?
Omilteme Cottontail belongs to the genus Sylvilagus.