Appalachian Cottontail
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| Scientific name | Sylvilagus obscurus |
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| Conservation status | Near Threatened (Population decreasing) |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Cottontail rabbit |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Class | Mammalia |
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| ID | 2217353 |
About Appalachian Cottontail
The Appalachian cottontail is a species of cottontail rabbit in the family Leporidae. It is a rare species found in the upland areas of the eastern United States. The species was only recognized as separate from the New England cottontail in 1992.