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Andean Cottontail

Sylvilagus andinus · Leporidae · Lagomorpha

Best monthsMar · Sep–Octmost records
Records1,499in 1 country
Most seen inEcuador1,499 records
Red ListData deficientIUCN status
Andean Cottontail
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About

Andean Cottontail in brief

The andean cottontail (Sylvilagus andinus) is a mammal of the Leporidae family — species of mammal.

In Ecuador it has 1,499 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in March, September and October and fall to their lowest in July and December.

Its global conservation status is data deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Ecuador1,499 records · best Sep, Oct
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

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