A prolegomenon to the systematics of south american cottontail rabbits mammalia, lagomorpha, leporidae. Research article open access pseudogenization of the. Sylvilagus brasiliensis linnaeus 1758 mammalia, lagomorpha. The tapeti sylvilagus brasiliensis, brazilian cottontail or forest cottontail is a rabbit 2040 cm long without the tail, and the adult individual may, weigh from 450 to up to 1,200 g. It will sometimes stand on its hind feet to watch for predators like coyotes, foxes, weasels, eagles and hawks. Sylvilagus brasiliensis is the unique species of leporidae family not exotic with geographical distribution in brazil figure 1. Almost every living carnivorous creature comparable to or larger in size than these lagomorphs is a potential predator, including such diverse creatures as domestic dogs, cats, humans, snakes, coyotes, mountain lions, foxes, and if the cottontail is showing signs of illness, even squirrels. Miscellaneous publications, museum of zoology, university of michigan, 205. An sylvilagus aquaticus in nahilalakip ha genus nga sylvilagus, ngan familia nga leporidae. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Systematic status of the rabbits sylvilagus brasiliensis. Sylvilagus brasiliensis in mammal species of the world. Pdf of the 19 currently recognized species of sylvilagus gray, 1867, 15 inhabit north.
While there are some inconsistencies in the phylogenetic relationships at a generic level, namely, among the rabbit group matthee et al. Ang sylvilagus brasiliensis sakop sa kahenera nga sylvilagus sa kabanay nga leporidae. This is a small species of cottontail with dark grey to brown fur and a paler grey underside. Pdf first record of sylvilagus brasiliensis linnaeus, 1758. These controversies are mainly related to evolutionary history rapid. The first use of the name combination sylvilagus floridanus was lyon, 1904.
Of the 19 currently recognized species of sylvilagus gray, 1867. Diersingsystematic status of sylvilagus brasiliensis and s. Ginklasipika han iucn an species komo diri gud kababarakan. The omiltemi rabbit sylvilagus insonus is not extinct. Proper usage and audio pronunciation of the word sylvilagus. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Harrier, northern circus cyaneus hudsonius nm hawk, sharpshinned accipiter striatus velox nm hawk, coopers accipiter cooperii goshawk, northern accipiter gentilis blackhawk, common buteogallus anthracinus anthracinus nm. The davis mountains cottontail, sylvilagus robustus, is an endemic species of the transpecos region of texas, occurring in pinyonoakjuniper pinusquercusjuniperus woodlands of the guadalupe, davis, chinati, and chisos mountains at elevations of 1,4322,438 m schmidly, 1977.
The domestic variety is extensively used in laboratories and there are special varieties for. Its range extends from southern mexico to northern argentina. The tapeti sylvilagus brasiliensis, also known as the brazilian cottontail or forest cottontail, is a species of cottontail rabbit. Sylvilagus brasiliensis linnaeus, 1758 espesye sa koneho nga una nga gihulagway ni linnaeus ni adtong 1758 ang sylvilagus brasiliensis. Swamp rabbit pictures and facts animal pictures facts. Sylvilagus brasiliensis synonyms, sylvilagus brasiliensis pronunciation, sylvilagus brasiliensis translation, english dictionary definition of sylvilagus brasiliensis. Generally, the color of its coat is brown and its short tail is white from underneath. It is small to mediumsized with a small, dark tail, short hind feet, and short ears. The tapeti sylvilagus brasiliensis, also known as the brazilian cottontail or forest cottontail, is a cottontail rabbit species. We do not use these to store personal information about you.
Most sylvilagus species have stub tails with white undersides that show when they retreat, giving them their characteristic name. Order lagomorpha, family leporidae, genus sylvilagus, species bachmani. Sylvilagussystematics and identification of cottontails. Sylvilagus transitionalis bangs, 1895 vulnerable sylvilagus transitionalis bangs, 1895 report on itis. They have great powers of reproduction and have been a serious agricultural pest in some countries. Lepus sylvaticus bachman, 1837 lepus sylvaticus floridanus j. Genetic and morphologic variation in the davis mountains.
Sylvilagus from suriname, with comments on the taxonomy of allied taxa from northern south america. As traditionally defined, its range extends from southern mexico to northern argentina, but this includes several distinctive population that recent authorities have recommended. In common with a number of mammals adapted to arid and semiarid habitats, it has relatively large auditory bullae. The lifespan of a cottontail averages about two years, depending on the location. An sylvilagus aquaticus in uska species han lagomorpha nga syahan ginhulagway ni john bachman hadton 1837. However, this feature is not present in all cottontails nor is it unique to the genus. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Sylvilagus audubonii baird, 1858 o coelhododeserto ou coelhodeaudubon sylvilagus audubonii e um leporideo norteamericano. The eastern cottontail can leap distances of between 10 and 15 feet. Species profile endangered species recovery program. Geographic distribution and population size of the. However, they dont really live near humans, like eastern cottontails do. As a result of the recent description of a neotype for s.
Swamp rabbit sylvilagus aquaticus demographics, morphometrics, and reproductive characteristics in mississippi. In the united states the rabbit, especially the cottontail, sylvilagus, is an important source of human infection, but other mammals, birds, and insects also spread the disease. Geographic and nongeographic variation has been assessed based on examination of 124 museum specimens constituting. Chemokines, monocyte chemotactic protein, pseudogene, poxvirus, myxomatosis, oryctolagus, bunolagus, sylvilagus, lepus. In common with a number of mammals adapted to arid and semiarid habitats, it. An assessment of the populations of sylvilagus brasiliensis.
This page was last edited on 14 august 2017, at 15. Information about sylvilagus in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. They are any of several north and central american rabbit species of the genus sylvilagus description. Sylvilagus brasiliensis tapeti and marsh sylvilagus palustris marsh rabbit rabbits moult once a year. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Robust cottontails have occasionally damaged orchard trees, gardens, or crops. Images of the lower third premolars of same three species as in fig. It has big eyes and a tail that is puffy white on the underside. Pdf we document the first record of sylvilagus brasiliensis. Sylvilagus brasiliensis linnaeus, 1758 old web site least concern media in category sylvilagus brasiliensis the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. Mammal species of the world a taxonomic and geographic reference. Sylvilagus definition is a genus of mammals family leporidae comprising the cottontail and related new world rabbits. The genus is widely distributed across north america, central america and. Continuing to use this website means you agree to our use of cookies.
Since the appalachian cottontail sylvilagus obscurus also occurs in the park and looks very similar to the eastern cottontail, the following sight records may apply to either species. Bachmans original name was preoccupied by lepus borealis sylvaticus nillson, 1832, which allen did not realize when he used the name combination l. The genus is widely distributed across north america, central america and northern and central south america, though most species are confined to particular regions. This communication should stimulate research on a possible role of mcp2ccl8 in poxvirus related pathogenicity. Biokids kids inquiry of diverse species, sylvilagus.
Information and translations of sylvilagus in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. The conservation status of the species according to the iucn 2017 is least concern. Sylvilagus audubonii is the common cottontail throughout the region at lower elevations, extending in places up into the lower pinonjuniper zone. It commonly occurs in amazonian peru, ecuador, and bolivia and is common in. Most cottontail rabbits of the genus have a short tail with a white underside that shows when they are running away. Sylvilagus floridanus cottontail rabbit discover life.
The taxonomic status of sylvilagus in the region is unsettled. Both the male and the female members of this species weigh about 1. Science and technology, general rabbits behavior distribution physiological aspects. The first use of the name combination sylvilagus floridanus. Pdf the gbanded karyotype of the tapeti rabbit sylvilagus. Taxonomic status of the davis mountains cottontail, sylvilagus robustus, revealed by amplified fragment length polymorphism. Geographic distribution and population size of the mountain tapir tapirus pinchaque. An sylvilagus brasiliensis in uska species han lagomorpha nga syahan ginhulagway ni linnaeus hadton 1758. Pdf merge combinejoin pdf files online for free soda pdf. An early period of naming populations in different mountainous regions was followed by consolidation to a smaller number. An sylvilagus brasiliensis in nahilalakip ha genus nga sylvilagus, ngan familia nga leporidae. Sylvilagus definition of sylvilagus by merriamwebster. Sylvilagus varynaensis wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Sylvilagus transitionalis in mammal species of the world.
Sylvilagus species sylvilagus bachmani name synonyms lepus bachmani waterhouse, 1839 homonyms sylvilagus bachmani waterhouse, 1839 common names brush rabbit in english brush rabbit in english brush rabbit in english brush rabbit in language. Entry page to discover lifes encyclopedia about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and maps of eastern cottontail sylvilagus floridanus. Pdf the peculiarities of the masticator muscles in rodents. First record of sylvilagus brasiliensis linnaeus, 1758 lagomorpha. Discover lifes page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of sylvilagus floridanus cottontail rabbit discover life.
Specific sylvilagus bachmani information this is a small species of cottontail with dark grey to brown fur and a paler grey underside. The eastern cottontail has speckled browngray fur above, reddishbrown fur around its neck and shoulders and lighter fur around its nose and on its undersides. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Soda pdf merge tool allows you to combine two or more documents into a single pdf file for free. When a predator is chasing it, the eastern cottontail will often leap from side to side to break its scent trail. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Geographic distribution of sylvilagus brasiliensis and the new record in the uruara, south western. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Chapman and litvaitis, 2003ways that these animals might be a problem for humans. Sylvilagus brasiliensis ranges from southern mexico to northern argentina. The peculiarities of the masticator muscles in rodents. Sylvilagus audubonii wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Sylvilagus brasiliensis occurs in the eastern and southern lowland tropics of mexico south through panama and is composed of two welldefined subspecies, s. Sylvilagus definition of sylvilagus by the free dictionary.
The riparian brush rabbit, sylvilagus bachmani riparius, is 1 of subspecies of the brush rabbit, 8 of which are found in california. Eastern cottontail sylvilagus floridanus natureworks. A defecation rate is calculated from three captured paramo rabbit sylvilagus brasiliensis meridensis individuals for the first time in ecuador. Geographic and nongeographic variation has been assessed based on examination. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Current distributional status of two subspecies of. Giklaseklase sa iucn ang espesye sa kinaminosang kalabotan. Sylvilagus brasiliensis truei has a 2n of 40, fn of 76, 4 pairs of metacentric chromosomes, 6 pairs of submetacentrics, and 9 pairs of subtelocentrics. Syllsp this website uses cookies our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible online experience. Leporidae in rio grande do norte state, northeast brazil. Cottontail rabbits are among the 20 lagomorph species in the genus sylvilagus, found in the americas. The swamp rabbit sylvilagus aquaticus is quite similar to its cousin cottontails and is the largest member of the sylvilagus genus.
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