Sylvilagus palustris

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern crepuscular
gptkbp:adaptations webbed feet
swimming ability
gptkbp:age 3 to 4 months
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
studied for social behavior
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:coloration brown to gray
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Marsh_Rabbit
gptkbp:communication vocalizations
body language
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected areas
habitat restoration
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance hunted for sport
important in local ecosystems
gptkbp:diet gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:dietary_studies studied for dietary preferences
gptkbp:ecological_role seed disperser
prey species
gptkbp:family gptkb:Viper
gptkbp:fossil_record notable fossils found
gptkbp:genetic_studies studied for genetic diversity
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Sylvilagus
gptkbp:gestation_period 28 to 30 days
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
gptkbp:habitat_preference marshes
swamps
gptkbp:has_features short tail
large eyes
strong hind legs
short ears
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sylvilagus palustris
gptkbp:length 40 to 50 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 1 to 2 years
gptkbp:litter_size 3 to 6 young
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:southeastern_United_States
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators foxes
hawks
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Sylvilagus_transitionalis
gptkb:Sylvilagus_floridanus
gptkbp:reproduction breeds year-round
gptkbp:research_status studied in ecology
studied in behavior
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Eastern_Marsh_Rabbit
gptkb:Florida_Marsh_Rabbit
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
predation
gptkbp:weight 1.5 to 2.5 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sylvilagus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5