Northern Tapeti

Sylvilagus incitatus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Lagomorpha · Leporidae

About

The northern tapeti is a species of cottontail rabbit related to the Central American tapeti. Its type locality is an island in the Pearl Islands of Panama. Previously it was considered a subspecies of the Central American tapeti, and later of the common tapeti from 1950 onwards, it was split into its own separate species in 2019, with researchers noting its "bizarre dental anatomy".

Fun Fact

Its type locality is an island in the Pearl Islands of Panama.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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