Omilteme Cottontail

Sylvilagus insonus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Lagomorpha · Leporidae

About

The Omilteme cottontail, or Omiltemi cottontail, is a species of cottontail rabbit in the family Leporidae found only in the Mexican state of Guerrero in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range. It is a nocturnal, large rabbit, rufous to black in fur color, with long ears and a short tail. This cottontail is restricted to cloud forests at elevations of up to 11,499 feet.

Fun Fact

This cottontail is restricted to cloud forests at elevations of up to 11,499 feet (3,505 meters).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found only in the Mexican state of Guerrero in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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