Mexican cottontail
The Mexican cottontail (Sylvilagus cunicularius) is a herbivorous mammal.
The Mexican cottontail is a species of cottontail rabbit that is endemic to southern Mexico. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical dry forests and pastureland. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Sylvilagus cunicularius
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Leporidae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 2 kg
- Length
- 44 cm
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a Mexican cottontail eat?
The mexican cottontail is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is a Mexican cottontail?
The mexican cottontail weighs around 2 kg and measures about 44 cm.
Is the mexican cottontail endangered?
The mexican cottontail is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.