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Mountain cottontail

Order : Lagomorpha
Family : Leporidae
Species : Sylvilagus nuttallii

 

The Mountain cottontail, nuttall's cottontail is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the mountain cottontail

Mountain cottontails are frequently seen in the underbrush from dusk until late morning.

Nuttall's Cottontail or Sylvilagus nuttallii is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Lower Risk/Least Concern . (Full text)

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The mountain cottontail is more solitary than other cottontails. (Full text)

The native Nuttall cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus nuttallii) is found throughout the eastern half of the state. (Full text)

Mountain Cottontails are smaller in size. (Full text)

Range: The mountain cottontail is found on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada and the Cascades. (Full text)

The mountain cottontail is of medium to large size for its genus with long hind legs and a large tail that is dark on top and light below. (Full text)

Mountain cottontail is generally found above 6,000 feet in treeless, brush covered areas, while desert cottontail generally occupies brushy areas at elevations below 6,000 feet (Cockrum 1982). (Full text)

Little feetMountain cottontails are medium-sized, gray-brown rabbits with fluffy white cottonball tails. (Full text)