Central American Tapeti
Sylvilagus gabbi
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Lagomorpha · Leporidae
About
The Central American tapeti or Gabb's cottontail is a species of cottontail rabbit native to southern Mexico and much of Central America. It was previously considered a subspecies of the common tapeti but analysis in 2017 confirmed that it is sufficiently distinct in both appearance and genetics to be considered a species in its own right. It is closely related to the northern tapeti, which some authors describe as a subspecies of S. gabbi. The name Gabbi's cottontail comes from American paleontologist William More Gabb.
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Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to southern Mexico and much of Central America.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance