Santa Marta Tapeti
Sylvilagus sanctaemartae
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Lagomorpha · Leporidae
About
The Santa Marta tapeti is a species of cottontail rabbit native to the lowlands of northern Colombia. 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. The name Santa Marta tapeti is derived from the mountain range where the species was first discovered, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Fun Fact
It was previously considered a subspecies of the common tapeti (Sylvilagus brasiliensis) but analysis in 2017 confirmed that it is sufficiently distinct in both appearance and genetics to be considered a species in its own right.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to the lowlands of northern Colombia.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance