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There is more than one wild rabbit species native to America and each species has its own scientific name. Examples include :

- Marsh Rabbit: Sylvilagus palustris

- Pygmy rabbit: Brachylagus idahoensis

- Brush Rabbit: Sylvilagus bachmani

- Swamp Rabbit: Sylvilagus aquaticus

- Eastern Cottontail: Sylvilagus floridanus

- New England Cottontail: Sylvilagus transitionalis

- Appalachian Cottontail: Sylvilagus obscurus

Pet rabbits, no matter where they are in the world, are part of the European Rabbit species and their scientific name is Oryctolagus cuniculus.

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