Swamp Rabbit Range Map (USA)
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| Latin Name |
Sylvilagus aquaticus |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| USA |
| Colour |
Brown/Black |
| Length |
45 - 55 cms (18 - 22 inches) |
| Tail |
4 cms (1.5 inches) |
| Weight |
1.5 - 2.5 kgs (3.25 - 5.5 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
- |
Main Characteristics
Swamp Rabbits are a large species of rabbit and they have a body length between 45 and 55 cms (18 - 22 inches), a tail length of approximately 4 cms (1.5 inches) and they weigh between 1.5 and 2.5 kgs (3.25 - 5.5 lbs).
Their coat is a mixture of dark brown, rusty brown and black on their head and back and they have a white throat, underside and tail. They have a distinctive cinnamon coloured ring around each of their eyes and their ears are relatively small compared to others in the Sylvilagus genus.
Habitat
Swamp Rabbits can be found in the marshes, swamps and wetlands of south eastern USA.
Diet
Swamp Rabbits feed on grasses, reeds and other plants.
Breeding
Swamp Rabbits breed between February and August. They produce 2 - 3 litters consisting of 1 - 6 young per litter.
Predators
Predators of the Swamp Rabbit include humans, domestic dogs and american alligators.
Subspecies
There are two subspecies of the Swamp Rabbit:
Sylvilagus aquaticus aquaticus
Sylvilagus aquaticus littoralis
Interesting Facts
In 1979 a Swamp Rabbit had a close encounter with the then president Jimmy Carter. President Carter was fishing on a small pond on his farm and a Swamp Rabbit approached his boat and tried to board.
Similar Animals
Mountain Cottontail
Desert Cottontail
New England Cottontail
Eastern Cottontail
Robust Cottontail
Brush Rabbit
Dice's Cottontail
Tres Marias Cottontail
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