Dice's cottontail
The Dice's cottontail (Sylvilagus dicei) is a herbivorous mammal native to North America.
Dice's cottontail is a species of cottontail rabbit that is native to the Cordillera de Talamanca mountain range in Costa Rica and Panama. It is a large cottontail rabbit with black and brown fur, dull white undersides, a brown patch of fur on its throat and a small, barely visible black tail. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Sylvilagus dicei
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Leporidae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- North America
- Length
- 37 cm
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
What does a Dice's cottontail eat?
The dice's cottontail is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is a Dice's cottontail?
The dice's cottontail measures about 37 cm.
Where do Dice's cottontails live?
Dice's cottontails are found in North America, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the dice's cottontail endangered?
The dice's cottontail is currently listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.