Oryctolagus cuniculus - #2430

European Rabbit
Geographic Distribution

W and S Europe through the Mediterranean region to Morocco and N Algeria; original post-Pleistocene range probably limited to S France, Iberia and NW Africa, but Late Pleistocene records occur from Ireland to Italy, Hungary, and even W Siberia; introduced on all continents except Antarctica and Asia. Worldwide as domesticated forms.

Order/Family
Leporidae
Genus
Oryctolagus
Specific Epithet
cuniculus
Image Location
Spain, Andalusia, Ja
Image Date
19 July 2013
Photographer
C Smith