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Mammals
Desert Cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
Authorship: (Baird)
Records
It was commonly observed around IMRS HQ during 2008 through present by J.D. Johnson (UTEP).
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassMammalia (Mammals)
OrderLAGOMORPHA (Rabbits and Hares)
FamilyLEPORIDAE (Rabbit and Hare Family)
GenusSylvilagus
Speciesaudubonii
Conservation assessments from the following sources:
- NatureServe Explorer
- IUCN Red List
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
| IUCN Red List | LCLeast Concern |
|---|---|
| NatureServe Global (opens in new tab) | G5Secure |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S5Secure |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |