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. The species was only recognized as separate from the New England …

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. The species was only recognized as separate from the New England …

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The Appalachian cottontail is a medium-sized rabbit with brownish upper body and white underparts. The species cannot be conclusively distinguished from the eastern cottontail just using external traits. However, the Appalachian cottontail is slightly smaller than the eastern cottontail, and usually has a black spot between its

The Appalachian cottontail is a medium-sized rabbit with brownish upper body and white underparts. The species cannot be conclusively distinguished from the eastern cottontail just using external traits.

Appalachian cottontails occur in mountain habitat and range from the Hudson River in New York, southward through Pennsylvania and Maryland, and continue southward in the Appalachian Mountains into northwestern South Carolina, northern Georgia and Alabama.

Appalachian cottontails are nearly indistinguishable from New England cottontails in the field. They, however, occur in different ranges; cottontails found south or west of the Hudson River in New York are considered Appalachian cottontails.

Appalachian cottontails are found along the Appalachian Mountain chain, which stretches from New York to northern Alabama. In Maryland, they are only found in the western-most part of the state, in Allegany and Garrett counties.

2002年4月10日 · Appalachian cottontails are secretive, forest-dwelling rabbits that are never abundant over most of their range. The Appalachian cottontail eats a variety of grasses, ferns, forbs, and shrubs. It appears to be the only cottontail that feeds extensively on conifer needles.

Appalachian Cottontails are more forest dwelling than Eastern Cottontails. Description: A medium-sized mammal with soft fur, large hind legs, long ears, and a fluffy white tail. Grayish brown to reddish upperparts contrast with generally whitish fur underneath.