Dice's cottontail [SEP] IUCN conservation status
It also occurs in the oak-dominated cloud forests and high elevation shrublands at an altitude of up to in Cerro Chirripó.
Status.
The IUCN lists Dice's cottontail in its Red Book of Endangered Species as "Data Deficient" as the species has been little studied and its population trend is unknown, but in 1996, it was listed as "Endangered". The IUCN has identified a number of threats that it may face. Coyotes have become established in the area and may prey on it, and other
Tapeti
The tapeti ("Sylvilagus brasiliensis"), also known as the Brazilian cottontail or forest cottontail, is a cottontail rabbit species. Its range extends from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. It is small to medium-sized with a small, dark tail, short hind feet, and short ears. The tapeti's conservation status is classified as "Least Concern" by the IUCN.
Taxonomy.
The species was first described scientifically by Carl Linnaeus in the 10th edition of Systema Naturae, published in 1753.