The Appalachian cottontail (Sylvilagus obscurus) is a species of cottontail rabbit in the family Leporidae. It is a rare species found in the upland areas of the eastern United States.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Appalachian Cottontail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Sylvilagus floridanus
- Sylvilagus hondurensis
- Sylvilagus aquaticus
- Sylvilagus holzneri
- Sylvilagus yucatanicus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Lagomorpha
- Family
- Leporidae
- Genus
- Sylvilagus
- Species
- Sylvilagus obscurus
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