Sylvilagus floridanus (eastern cottontail)
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Lagomorpha |
| Family | Leporidae |
| Genus | Sylvilagus |
| Species | Sylvilagus floridanus |
| Common | eastern cottontail |
| Diet | herbivore |
| Habitat | meadow, thickets, brushy fencerows, riparian areas. Native to eastern US, introduced to OR and some other states. |
| Description | Large rabbit; red nape, large white tail, ears black-tipped. |
| Skull Characteristics | Posterior of supraorbital process often fused to squamosal. Square-ish supraoccipital shield with notch. Small auditory meatus compared to similar species. |
| Notes | Links to more species information:
Smithsonian Animal Diversity Web |