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There are 47 breeds of domestic rabbits recongnized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association. Check out their websites for pictures and links to their specific websites. All of these breeds - all pet rabbits - are the same species: European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus).

There are many species of wild rabbits (this list does not include hares):

  • European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) - in mainland Europe, and Africa
  • Amami rabbit (Pentalagus furnessi), aka Ryukyu rabbit - in Japan
  • Riverine Rabbit (Bunolagus monticularis), aka Bushman Rabbit or Bushman Hare - in South Africa
  • Annamite Striped rabbit (Nesolagus timminsi) - in Vietnam and Laos
  • Sumatran Striped rabbit (Nesolagus netscheri) - in Indonesia
  • Volcano rabbit (Romerolagus diazi) aka Teporingo or Zacatuche rabbit - in Mexico
  • Pygmy rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis) - in North America
  • Bunyoro Rabbit (Poelagus marjorita) aka Central African Rabbit - Africa
  • Cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus genus) - in North and South America, there are 16 different species:
  • Swamp rabbit
  • Tapeti
  • Dice's cottontail
  • Omilteme cottontail
  • Marsh rabbit
  • Venezuelan lowland rabbit
  • Desert cottontail
  • Manzano Mountain cottontail
  • Mexican cottontail
  • Eastern cottontail
  • Tres Marias rabbit
  • Mountain cottontail
  • Appalachian cottontail
  • Robust cottontail
  • New England cottontail
  • Brush rabbit

a volcano rabbit is a specie.
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