Order: Lagomorpha .28lagomorphs.29 List of South American mammals
eastern cottontail
the lagomorphs comprise 2 families, leporidae (hares , rabbits), , ochotonidae (pikas). though can resemble rodents, , classified superfamily in order until 20th century, have since been considered separate order. differ rodents in number of physical characteristics, such having 4 incisors in upper jaw rather two. south america s meager lagomorph diversity (3 species compared 18 north america north of mexico) reflects recent arrival , failure (so far) diversify much. tapeti present south of northern south america; lagomorphs absent of south america s southern cone.
family: leporidae (rabbits, hares)
genus: sylvilagus
tapeti sylvilagus brasiliensis lc
eastern cottontail sylvilagus floridanus lc
venezuelan lowland rabbit sylvilagus varynaensis dd
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