There are many types of rabbits each with there own scientific names. Here are some examples:
White tailed Jackrabbit-Lepus townsendii
European hare-Lepus europaeus
Snowshoe hare-Lepus americanus
Eastern cottontail- Sylvilagus floridanus
Sylvilagus floridanus. The cottontail rabbit.
The "Common Rabbit" is also known as the "European Rabbit" (this is a wild species in Europe, and the species of all domesticated rabbits), and its scientific name is Oryctolagus cuniculus.
There are many species of rabbit, and each species has its own common name (in English and other languages) and its own scientific name.Pet rabbits are called European Rabbits (their common species name) and Oryctolagus cuniculus (their scientific species name).
The scientific name for Eastern Cottontail Rabbit is Sylvilagus Floridanus.
New Zealand white rabbits are the same species as all pet rabbits: the European Rabbit (also known as the Common Rabbit). The European Rabbit's scientific name is Oryctolagus cuniculus.
The scientific name for the domestic rabbit is Oryctolagus cuniculus.
The scientific name for the European Rabbit is Oryctolagus cuniculus.
The Scientific Name for a Rabbit/Bunny is:Oryctolagus cuniculusHope this helps not only you but other people...
The scientific name for the Pygmy Rabbit is Brachylagus idahoensis.
Rabbits are leporids. The exact scientific name depends on what species of rabbit it is, as they all have their own scientific and common names. Here are a few:Eastern Cottontail: Sylvilagus TransitionalisEuropean rabbit: Oryctolagus Cuniculas. (All pet rabbits were domesticated from the European rabbit.)Brown hare: Lepus Capensis
All domestic rabbits, including mini Rex rabbits, belong to the European Rabbit species and their scientific name is Oryctolagus cuniculus.
There is no scientific name specific to the Netherland Dwarf rabbit. While the specific breed originated in the Netherlands, it was developed from the common European rabbit, which has been imported to most countries of the world and is the ancestor of all domestic rabbits. All domestic breeds, including the Netherland Dwarf, fall under the Latin name Oryctolagus cuniculus.