VUVulnerable
Davis Mountains Cottontail
Sylvilagus robustus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robust_cottontail
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Other threatened species in LEPORIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Davis Mountains Cottontail classified as Vulnerable?
Davis Mountains Cottontail is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Davis Mountains Cottontail live?
Davis Mountains Cottontail occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Davis Mountains Cottontail?
The main threats to Davis Mountains Cottontail are 1.1, 11.1, 11.2, and 12.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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