European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

European Rabbit, a reference photo — Photo: euqirneto · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) or coney is a species of rabbit native to the Iberian Peninsula and southwestern France. It has been introduced to hundreds of locations around the world. Wild and domesticated European rabbits around the world can vary widely in size, shape, and colour. The average adult European rabbit is smaller than the European hare, though size and weight vary with habitat and diet.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of European Rabbit 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 nuttallii
Lepus brachyurus
Sylvilagus hondurensis
Sylvilagus holzneri
Sylvilagus yucatanicus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Lagomorpha
Family: Leporidae
Genus: Oryctolagus
Species: Oryctolagus cuniculus

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