Order Lagomorpha, Family Leporidae
Range in Washington:
Central Columbia Plateau.
Habitat:
Sagebrush; deep, soft soil.
Diet:
Sagebrush, herbs.
Habitats:
Digs its own burrow system, unlike other North American rabbits.
Identification:
Smaller than cottontails; white ear margin.
Total length: 25-29 cm; tail: 2-3 cm; mass: 245-260 g.
Conservation Status:
State Endangered; Federal Species of Concern.
