| Latin Name |
Sylvilagus brasiliensis |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| Central & South America |
| Colour |
Yellowish/Brown |
| Length |
- |
| Tail |
- |
| Weight |
0.7 - 1 Kgs (1.5 - 2.2 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
Up to 3 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Tapeti are medium sized rabbits and they weigh between 0.7 and 1 kg (1.5 - 2.2 lbs). They are yellowish/brown in colour with a pale coloured underside. They have a red/brown patch on their neck and they often have pale spots on their muzzle and above their eye.
Habitat
Tapeti are found in the forested areas and plantations of central and South America.
Diet
Tapeti feed on grasses and other vegetation.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 26 - 30 days a litter of 1 - 6 young rabbits are born. They are weaned by the time they are 18 days old and reach sexual maturity at 3 months old.
Predators
Predators of Tapeti include tayras, canids and felids.
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Tapeti are:
Sylvilagus brasiliensis andinus
Sylvilagus brasiliensis apollinaris
Sylvilagus brasiliensis brasiliensis
Sylvilagus brasiliensis capsalis
Sylvilagus brasiliensis caracasensis
Sylvilagus brasiliensis chillae
Sylvilagus brasiliensis chotanus
Sylvilagus brasiliensis defilippi
Sylvilagus brasiliensis fulvescens
Sylvilagus brasiliensis gabbi
Sylvilagus brasiliensis gibsoni
Sylvilagus brasiliensis inca
Sylvilagus brasiliensis kelloggi
Sylvilagus brasiliensis meridensis
Sylvilagus brasiliensis minensis
Sylvilagus brasiliensis paraguensis
Sylvilagus brasiliensis peruanus
Sylvilagus brasiliensis sanctaemartae
Sylvilagus brasiliensis surdaster
Sylvilagus brasiliensis tapetillus
Sylvilagus brasiliensis truei
Interesting Facts
Tapeti are also known as:
Brazilian Rabbit
Forest Rabbit
Similar Animals
Swamp Rabbit
Marsh Rabbit
Venezuelan Lowland Rabbit
Omilteme Cottontail
Dice's Cottontail
Desert Cottontail
Mexican Cottontail
Robust Cottontail
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