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Appalachian Cottontail

Sylvilagus obscurus

Classification

Family
Leporidae

The Appalachian cottontail (Sylvilagus obscurus) 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. Taxonomy The Appalachian cottontail was only recognized as separate from the New England cottontail (Sylvilagus transitionalis) in 1992.

Distribution

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